- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002317
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 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 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
- 12.5:1
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360010002317 · Jamaica, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 12.5:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) 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 363
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the)
363 students
What this shows Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) compares
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School of Multimedia (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~363 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 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 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.
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.