Enrollment
674
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Lewis Childs School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Lewis Childs School
John Lewis Childs School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Floral Park, New York, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #350.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District spends $18,889 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, also runs Floral Park-Bellerose School (904 students).
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 John Lewis Childs School compares
John Lewis Childs School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, which includes John Lewis Childs School.
$18,889
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 23.5%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~674 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Lewis Childs School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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