- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 52
Federal NCES profile for Ps 52, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102227
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 52 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 52 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 52 ranks #6 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ps 52 grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360010102227 · Jamaica, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.3:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 52 grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 52 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 270
Ps 52
270 students
What this shows Ps 52 reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 52 compares
Ps 52 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.3%
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
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 4.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Ps 52 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 52 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 52's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 52
How many students attend Ps 52?
Ps 52 has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 52?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 52 is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 52?
83.6% of students at Ps 52 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 52?
The largest demographic group at Ps 52 is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 52?
Ps 52 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 52 rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 52 ranks #6 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 #29?
Besides Ps 52, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.