Enrollment
436
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mineola, NY
Jackson Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361950001778
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mineola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Avenue School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mineola, NY.
School address
District: Mineola Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361950001778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Avenue School
Jackson Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mineola, New York, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #424.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mineola Union Free School District also operates Mineola High School (1,090 students) and Mineola Middle School (653 students) alongside Jackson Avenue 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 Jackson Avenue School compares
Jackson Avenue 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,492
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Jackson Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineola Union Free School District, which includes Jackson Avenue School.
$31,492
Per student
+19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.8%
State 14.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 Jackson Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineola Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampton Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Drive School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Avenue School
How many students attend Jackson Avenue School?
Jackson Avenue School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mineola, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Avenue School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Avenue School?
25.2% of students at Jackson Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Avenue School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Mineola, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Avenue School?
Jackson Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Jackson Avenue School rank among public schools in Mineola?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mineola, 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 Mineola on the city page.
Is Jackson Avenue School a good school?
Jackson Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Mineola Union Free School District?
Besides Jackson Avenue School, Mineola Union Free School District also operates Mineola High School (1,090 students), Mineola Middle School (653 students), and Hampton Street School (323 students). See the Mineola Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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