- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302728
👥 S:T ratio 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #21 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson ranks #21 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+199 students YoY
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+43.2%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+199 students YoY 360012302728 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 18.4:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+43.2%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 571
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson
571 students
What this shows Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson compares
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 37.8%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson
How many students attend Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), up 199.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson is 18.4:1, which is 56% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
84.8% of students at Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson?
Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 223 Lyndon B Johnson rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson ranks #21 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 #27?
Besides Ps 223 Lyndon B Johnson, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.