- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield Gardens, NY
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 15 Jackie Robinson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102089
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 15 Jackie Robinson ranks #4 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360010102089 · Springfield Gardens, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson 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 294
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson
294 students
What this shows Ps 15 Jackie Robinson reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 15 Jackie Robinson compares
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.1%
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
African American 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Ps 15 Jackie Robinson is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 15 Jackie Robinson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 15 Jackie Robinson'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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 15 Jackie Robinson
How many students attend Ps 15 Jackie Robinson?
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 15 Jackie Robinson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 15 Jackie Robinson is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 15 Jackie Robinson?
77.8% of students at Ps 15 Jackie Robinson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 15 Jackie Robinson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 15 Jackie Robinson is African American at 78.6% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 15 Jackie Robinson?
Ps 15 Jackie Robinson 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 15 Jackie Robinson rank among schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 15 Jackie Robinson ranks #4 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 15 Jackie Robinson, 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.