- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
Federal NCES profile for Ps 182 Samantha Smith, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010004611
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 182 Samantha Smith earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 182 Samantha Smith has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 182 Samantha Smith ranks #4 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010004611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+102 students YoY
Ps 182 Samantha Smith grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+102 students YoY 360010004611 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 12.5:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 182 Samantha Smith grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 740 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 182 Samantha Smith 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 810
Ps 182 Samantha Smith
810 students
What this shows Ps 182 Samantha Smith reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 182 Samantha Smith compares
Ps 182 Samantha Smith 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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 60.6%
Asian 21.0%
African American 12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Ps 182 Samantha Smith is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 182 Samantha Smith Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 182 Samantha Smith'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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 182 Samantha Smith
How many students attend Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
Ps 182 Samantha Smith has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), up 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 182 Samantha Smith is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
86.7% of students at Ps 182 Samantha Smith are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
The largest demographic group at Ps 182 Samantha Smith is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 182 Samantha Smith?
Ps 182 Samantha Smith 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 182 Samantha Smith rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 182 Samantha Smith ranks #4 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 182 Samantha Smith, 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.