Enrollment
468
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer Park, NY
John Quincy Adams Primary School
Federal NCES profile for John Quincy Adams Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360888004713
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Quincy Adams Primary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Quincy Adams Primary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Quincy Adams Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Deer Park, NY.
School address
District: Deer Park Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360888004713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Quincy Adams Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Quincy Adams Primary School
John Quincy Adams Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Deer Park, New York, enrolling 468 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 936 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #887, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Deer Park Union Free School District also operates Deer Park High School (1,326 students) and Robert Frost Middle School (913 students) alongside John Quincy Adams Primary School.
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 Quincy Adams Primary School compares
John Quincy Adams Primary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in New York - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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.
Funding equity
$29,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
White 23.5%
Asian 19.4%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, John Quincy Adams Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Park Union Free School District, which includes John Quincy Adams Primary School.
$29,061
Per student
+10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Quincy Adams Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Moore Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Quincy Adams Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~468 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Quincy Adams Primary School
How many students attend John Quincy Adams Primary School?
John Quincy Adams Primary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Quincy Adams Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Quincy Adams Primary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Quincy Adams Primary School?
44.0% of students at John Quincy Adams Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Quincy Adams Primary School?
The largest demographic group at John Quincy Adams Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment, in Deer Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Quincy Adams Primary School?
John Quincy Adams Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Quincy Adams Primary School rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, John Quincy Adams Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Deer 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 Deer Park on the city page.
Is John Quincy Adams Primary School a good school?
John Quincy Adams Primary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Deer Park Union Free School District?
Besides John Quincy Adams Primary School, Deer Park Union Free School District also operates Deer Park High School (1,326 students), Robert Frost Middle School (913 students), and John F Kennedy Intermediate School (882 students). See the Deer Park Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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