Enrollment
257
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010006518
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jamaica Children's School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica Children's School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 257 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 611 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #421.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Jamaica Children's 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 Jamaica Children's School compares
Jamaica Children's 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Jamaica Children's School a good school?
Jamaica Children's School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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