Enrollment
754
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102483
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 131 Abigail Adams compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 131 Abigail Adams
Ps 131 Abigail Adams is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 42% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 643 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #401.
Its student body is led by Asian (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps 131 Abigail Adams.
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 Ps 131 Abigail Adams compares
Ps 131 Abigail Adams 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 131 Abigail Adams a good school?
Ps 131 Abigail Adams earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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