- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamaica, NY
Ps 82 Hammond
Federal NCES profile for Ps 82 Hammond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002322
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 82 Hammond earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 82 Hammond has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 82 Hammond ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Ps 82 Hammond grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 360010002322 · Jamaica, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 15.3:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 82 Hammond grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 82 Hammond 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 674
Ps 82 Hammond
674 students
What this shows Ps 82 Hammond reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 82 Hammond compares
Ps 82 Hammond 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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 73.6%
Asian 13.2%
African American 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Ps 82 Hammond is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 82 Hammond 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 | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 82 Hammond'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 elementary 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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 82 Hammond
How many students attend Ps 82 Hammond?
Ps 82 Hammond has 674 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 82 Hammond?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 82 Hammond is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 82 Hammond?
84.2% of students at Ps 82 Hammond are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 82 Hammond?
The largest demographic group at Ps 82 Hammond is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 82 Hammond?
Ps 82 Hammond 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 82 Hammond rank among elementary schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 82 Hammond ranks #4 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 82 Hammond, 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.