- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson Heights, NY
Ps 69 Jackson Heights
Federal NCES profile for Ps 69 Jackson Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202287
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 69 Jackson Heights earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Jackson Heights · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 69 Jackson Heights has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Jackson Heights ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jackson Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ps 69 Jackson Heights held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360010202287 · Jackson Heights, NY Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 16.6:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 69 Jackson Heights held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 69 Jackson Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 764
Ps 69 Jackson Heights
764 students
What this shows Ps 69 Jackson Heights reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 69 Jackson Heights compares
Ps 69 Jackson Heights held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
Asian 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
White 7.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Ps 69 Jackson Heights is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 69 Jackson Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 69 Jackson Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 69 Jackson Heights
How many students attend Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
Ps 69 Jackson Heights has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Jackson Heights is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
65.6% of students at Ps 69 Jackson Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
The largest demographic group at Ps 69 Jackson Heights is Asian at 50.8% of enrollment, in Jackson Heights, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 69 Jackson Heights?
Ps 69 Jackson Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 69 Jackson Heights rank among schools in Jackson Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Jackson Heights ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jackson Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 69 Jackson Heights, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.