Enrollment
659
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360009902428
James J Ambrose School (the) — Floral Park, NY
Federal NCES profile for James J Ambrose School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James J Ambrose School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James J Ambrose School (the) reports 659 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% below the New York average and 22% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James J Ambrose School (the) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 28% below 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 659 Top 79% in New York — larger than 21% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.2% -28% vs state
NCES ID 360009902428
Student demographics
Asian 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
White 6.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 70.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.5%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Floral Park Memorial High School
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1,308 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Floral Park-Bellerose School
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904 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
John Lewis Childs School
Standard public school
674 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ps 993
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636 students 5.6:1 students per teacher
Ps 191 Mayflower
Standard public school
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about James J Ambrose School (the)
How many students attend James J Ambrose School (the)?
James J Ambrose School (the) has 659 students enrolled. It is a other school in FLORAL PARK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James J Ambrose School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at James J Ambrose School (the) is 12.9:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James J Ambrose School (the)?
40.2% of students at James J Ambrose School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James J Ambrose School (the)?
The largest demographic group at James J Ambrose School (the) is Asian at 70.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in FLORAL PARK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James J Ambrose School (the)?
James J Ambrose School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.