Enrollment
616
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002723
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 220 Edward Mandel compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 220 Edward Mandel
Ps 220 Edward Mandel is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Forest Hills, New York, enrolling 616 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% 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 72.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 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 747 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #442.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 220 Edward Mandel.
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 220 Edward Mandel compares
Ps 220 Edward Mandel 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~616 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 220 Edward Mandel a good school?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel earns 27/100 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. 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 #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.
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