- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 131 Abigail Adams
Federal NCES profile for Ps 131 Abigail Adams, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102483
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 131 Abigail Adams earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 131 Abigail Adams has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 131 Abigail Adams ranks #8 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Ps 131 Abigail Adams grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 360010102483 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 16.8:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 131 Abigail Adams grew from 657 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 131 Abigail Adams in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Ps 131 Abigail Adams
754 students
What this shows Ps 131 Abigail Adams reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 131 Abigail Adams compares
Ps 131 Abigail Adams 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 5.0%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Ps 131 Abigail Adams is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 131 Abigail Adams Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 131 Abigail Adams's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 131 Abigail Adams
How many students attend Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 131 Abigail Adams is 16.8:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
81.9% of students at Ps 131 Abigail Adams are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
The largest demographic group at Ps 131 Abigail Adams is Asian at 74.9% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 131 Abigail Adams?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 131 Abigail Adams rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 131 Abigail Adams ranks #8 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 #29?
Besides Ps 131 Abigail Adams, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.