Enrollment
1,197
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 24 Andrew Jackson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202119
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 24 Andrew Jackson ranks #2 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 24 Andrew Jackson compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 1,197 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,197 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Ps 24 Andrew Jackson.
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 24 Andrew Jackson compares
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,197 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,197
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
White 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Ps 24 Andrew Jackson is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 24 Andrew Jackson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 24 Andrew Jackson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
How many students attend Ps 24 Andrew Jackson?
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson has 1,197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 24 Andrew Jackson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 24 Andrew Jackson is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 24 Andrew Jackson?
72.5% of students at Ps 24 Andrew Jackson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 24 Andrew Jackson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 24 Andrew Jackson is Asian at 84.3% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 24 Andrew Jackson?
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 24 Andrew Jackson rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 24 Andrew Jackson ranks #2 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is Ps 24 Andrew Jackson a good school?
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #25?
Besides Ps 24 Andrew Jackson, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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