- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Floral Park, NY
John Lewis Childs School
Federal NCES profile for John Lewis Childs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361116000886
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Lewis Childs School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Floral Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John Lewis Childs School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Lewis Childs School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Floral Park, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361116000886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John Lewis Childs School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 361116000886 · Floral Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15.7:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Floral Park-Bellerose School (904 students)
John Lewis Childs School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
How John Lewis Childs School compares
John Lewis Childs School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Asian 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, John Lewis Childs School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District reports $20,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Lewis Childs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floral Park-Bellerose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Lewis Childs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Lewis Childs School
How many students attend John Lewis Childs School?
John Lewis Childs School has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Floral Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Lewis Childs School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Lewis Childs School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Lewis Childs School?
17.1% of students at John Lewis Childs School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Lewis Childs School?
The largest demographic group at John Lewis Childs School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Floral Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Lewis Childs School?
John Lewis Childs School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Lewis Childs School rank among schools in Floral Park?
By Resource Investment Index, John Lewis Childs School ranks #3 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 Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District?
Besides John Lewis Childs School, Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District also operates Floral Park-Bellerose School (904 students). See the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District district page for the complete list.