- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
George a Jackson School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 361581001368 · Jericho, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 11.7:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jericho Senior High School (1,260 students)
George a Jackson School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
George a Jackson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jericho Senior
Jericho Senior High School
1,260 students
- Jericho Middle
Jericho Middle School
825 students
- Cantiague Elem 436
Cantiague Elementary School
436 students
- This school 432
George a Jackson School
432 students
- Jeffrey Ratner 278
Jeffrey Ratner-Robert Seaman Elementary School
278 students
What this shows George a Jackson School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How George a Jackson School compares
George a Jackson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$38,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Jericho Union Free School District reports $38,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.