Enrollment
659
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Floral Park, NY
James J Ambrose School (the)
Federal NCES profile for James J Ambrose School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902428
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James J Ambrose School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Floral Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James J Ambrose School (the) has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James J Ambrose School (the) ranks #6 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% 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
What stands out at James J Ambrose School (the)
James J Ambrose School (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Floral Park, New York, enrolling 659 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 657 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #470, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside James J Ambrose School (the).
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 James J Ambrose School (the) compares
James J Ambrose School (the) 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, James J Ambrose School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How James J Ambrose School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James J Ambrose School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~659 students)
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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 public 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 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical 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 James J Ambrose School (the) rank among schools in Floral Park?
By Resource Investment Index, James J Ambrose School (the) ranks #6 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Floral Park on the city page.
Is James J Ambrose School (the) a good school?
James J Ambrose School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. 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 #26?
Besides James J Ambrose School (the), New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.
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