- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002437
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #18 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School ranks #18 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360010002437 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 15.5:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 775
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
775 students
What this shows Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School compares
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.1%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
Asian 31.2%
White 11.0%
African American 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School
How many students attend Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
71.2% of students at Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School?
Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 117 J Keld/Briarwood School rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School ranks #18 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 117 J Keld/Briarwood School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.