Enrollment
432
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jericho, NY
George a Jackson School
Federal NCES profile for George a Jackson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361581001368
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George a Jackson School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jericho · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George a Jackson School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George a Jackson School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jericho, NY.
School address
District: Jericho Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361581001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George a Jackson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at George a Jackson School
George a Jackson School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jericho, New York, enrolling 432 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.4% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the New York average.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Jericho Union Free School District spends $36,599 per pupil, 39% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students) and Jericho Middle School (825 students) alongside George a Jackson School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George a Jackson School compares
George a Jackson School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$36,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 84.7%
White 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, George a Jackson School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jericho Union Free School District, which includes George a Jackson School.
$36,599
Per student
+39%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+121%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 88.7%
State 8.3%
Federal 3.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George a Jackson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jericho Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cantiague Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George a Jackson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George a Jackson School
How many students attend George a Jackson School?
George a Jackson School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jericho, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George a Jackson School?
The student-teacher ratio at George a Jackson School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George a Jackson School?
13.4% of students at George a Jackson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George a Jackson School?
The largest demographic group at George a Jackson School is Asian at 84.7% of enrollment, in Jericho, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George a Jackson School?
George a Jackson School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George a Jackson School rank among public schools in Jericho?
By Resource Investment Index, George a Jackson School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jericho, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jericho on the city page.
Is George a Jackson School a good school?
George a Jackson School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jericho Union Free School District?
Besides George a Jackson School, Jericho Union Free School District also operates Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students), Jericho Middle School (825 students), and Cantiague Elementary School (436 students). See the Jericho Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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