Enrollment
907
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozone Park, NY
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012302685
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard is a higher-need, large elementary school in Ozone Park, New York, enrolling 907 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 907 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #305.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard.
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 Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard compares
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
Asian 35.6%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
White 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~907 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard
How many students attend Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard?
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard has 907 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozone Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard?
74.8% of students at Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard?
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard rank among public schools in Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ozone Park on the city page.
Is Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard a good school?
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 #27?
Besides Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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