- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
James J Ambrose School (the) held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360009902428 · Floral Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 12.9:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
James J Ambrose School (the) held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James J Ambrose School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 659
James J Ambrose School (the)
659 students
What this shows James J Ambrose School (the) reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How James J Ambrose School (the) compares
James J Ambrose School (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~659 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 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 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.
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.