- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jackson Avenue School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 361950001778 · Mineola, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.5:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineola High School (1,090 students)
Jackson Avenue School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jackson Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mineola High S
Mineola High School
1,090 students
- Mineola Middle
Mineola Middle School
653 students
- This school
Jackson Avenue School
436 students
- Hampton Street 323
Hampton Street School
323 students
- Meadow Drive S 309
Meadow Drive School
309 students
What this shows Jackson Avenue School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Avenue School compares
Jackson Avenue 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 | 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 methodology
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
$32,888
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Mineola Union Free School District reports $32,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.