- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002222
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #12 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School ranks #12 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School grew from 834 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 77.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 360010002222 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 14.6:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School grew from 834 students in 2022-23 to 904 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 77.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School 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 904
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
904 students
What this shows Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School compares
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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 50.4%
Asian 21.3%
African American 15.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School'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 (~904 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
How many students attend Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School has 904 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 834 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
82.5% of students at Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% 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 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School?
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School ranks #12 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 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School, 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.