- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glens Falls, NY
Jackson Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361224000982
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Heights School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Heights School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: Glens Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 361224000982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Jackson Heights School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 361224000982 · Glens Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students)
Jackson Heights School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jackson Heights School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glens Falls Se
Glens Falls Senior High School
628 students
- Glens Falls Mi
Glens Falls Middle School
610 students
- Kensington Roa
Kensington Road School
263 students
- This school
Jackson Heights School
260 students
- Big Cross Stre 211
Big Cross Street School
211 students
What this shows Jackson Heights School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Heights School compares
Jackson Heights School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Jackson Heights School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Glens Falls City School District reports $22,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Heights School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glens Falls Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kensington Road School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Cross Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Heights School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights School
How many students attend Jackson Heights School?
Jackson Heights School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glens Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Jackson Heights School?
64.9% of students at Jackson Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Heights School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Heights School?
Jackson Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Heights School rank among schools in Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Glens Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glens Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Glens Falls City School District?
Besides Jackson Heights School, Glens Falls City School District also operates Glens Falls Senior High School (628 students), Glens Falls Middle School (610 students), and Kensington Road School (263 students). See the Glens Falls City School District district page for the complete list.