Enrollment
674
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002322
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 82 Hammond earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 82 Hammond compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 82 Hammond
Ps 82 Hammond is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #428.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% 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 82 Hammond.
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 82 Hammond compares
Ps 82 Hammond 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~674 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 82 Hammond a good school?
Ps 82 Hammond earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. 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 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.
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