- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell
Federal NCES profile for Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202416
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell ranks #11 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+24.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 360010202416 · Long Island City, NY Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell grew from 397 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+24.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 554
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell
554 students
What this shows Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell compares
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 29.8%
Asian 2.3%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell
How many students attend Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
95.7% of students at Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
The largest demographic group at Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell?
Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell ranks #11 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 111 Jacob Blackwell, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.