- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamaica, NY
Jamaica Children's School
Federal NCES profile for Jamaica Children's School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010006518
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamaica Children's School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamaica Children's School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamaica Children's School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Jamaica Children's School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360010006518 · Jamaica, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 11.7:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Jamaica Children's School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jamaica Children's School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 257
Jamaica Children's School
257 students
What this shows Jamaica Children's School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamaica Children's School compares
Jamaica Children's 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 | 83.8% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
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
49.4%
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.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Asian 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Jamaica Children's School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jamaica Children's School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamaica Children's School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamaica Children's School
How many students attend Jamaica Children's School?
Jamaica Children's School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Children's School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Children's 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 Jamaica Children's School?
83.8% of students at Jamaica Children's School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamaica Children's School?
The largest demographic group at Jamaica Children's School is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamaica Children's School?
Jamaica Children's School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jamaica Children's School rank among elementary schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamaica Children's School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Jamaica Children's School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.