- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Federal NCES profile for Ps 40 Samuel Huntington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002181
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 40 Samuel Huntington ranks #8 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 360010002181 · Jamaica, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.9:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington 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 399
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
399 students
What this shows Ps 40 Samuel Huntington reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 40 Samuel Huntington compares
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.9%
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 41.9%
African American 34.8%
Asian 18.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Ps 40 Samuel Huntington is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 40 Samuel Huntington 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 40 Samuel Huntington'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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
How many students attend Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 40 Samuel Huntington is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
88.7% of students at Ps 40 Samuel Huntington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
The largest demographic group at Ps 40 Samuel Huntington is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 40 Samuel Huntington?
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 40 Samuel Huntington rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 40 Samuel Huntington ranks #8 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 40 Samuel Huntington, 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.