Enrollment
363
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002317
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) ranks #6 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 363 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 892 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #638, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the).
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 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) compares
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.5%
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.
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
African American 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) 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 | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)
How many students attend Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)?
79.9% of students at Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) 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.
Is Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) a good school?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #28?
Besides Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the), 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.
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