- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodside, NY
Ps 12 James B Colgate
Federal NCES profile for Ps 12 James B Colgate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009804563
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 12 James B Colgate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Woodside · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 12 James B Colgate has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Woodside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009804563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ps 12 James B Colgate held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360009804563 · Woodside, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 13.5:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 12 James B Colgate held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 12 James B Colgate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 838
Ps 12 James B Colgate
838 students
What this shows Ps 12 James B Colgate reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 12 James B Colgate compares
Ps 12 James B Colgate 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
Asian 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Ps 12 James B Colgate is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 12 James B Colgate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 12 James B Colgate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 12 James B Colgate
How many students attend Ps 12 James B Colgate?
Ps 12 James B Colgate has 838 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 12 James B Colgate?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 12 James B Colgate is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 12 James B Colgate?
80.8% of students at Ps 12 James B Colgate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 12 James B Colgate?
The largest demographic group at Ps 12 James B Colgate is Asian at 54.3% of enrollment, in Woodside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 12 James B Colgate?
Ps 12 James B Colgate has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 12 James B Colgate rank among public schools in Woodside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Woodside, 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 Woodside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 12 James B Colgate, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.