- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Ps 220 Edward Mandel
Federal NCES profile for Ps 220 Edward Mandel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002723
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 220 Edward Mandel earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 220 Edward Mandel has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 220 Edward Mandel ranks #8 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Ps 220 Edward Mandel held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360010002723 · Forest Hills, NY Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 15:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 220 Edward Mandel held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 220 Edward Mandel 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 616
Ps 220 Edward Mandel
616 students
What this shows Ps 220 Edward Mandel reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 220 Edward Mandel compares
Ps 220 Edward Mandel 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 25.5%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Ps 220 Edward Mandel is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 220 Edward Mandel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 220 Edward Mandel'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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 220 Edward Mandel
How many students attend Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 220 Edward Mandel is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
72.5% of students at Ps 220 Edward Mandel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
The largest demographic group at Ps 220 Edward Mandel is Asian at 33.3% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 220 Edward Mandel rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 220 Edward Mandel ranks #8 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 220 Edward Mandel, 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.