Enrollment
1,103
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamaica, NY
Ps 95 Eastwood
Federal NCES profile for Ps 95 Eastwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010102362
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 95 Eastwood earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 95 Eastwood has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 95 Eastwood ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 95 Eastwood compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 1,103 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% 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 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,103 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students) alongside Ps 95 Eastwood.
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 95 Eastwood compares
Ps 95 Eastwood 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,103 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,103
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.9%
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
Asian 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
African American 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Ps 95 Eastwood is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 95 Eastwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 131 Abigail Adams | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 95 Eastwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,103 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 95 Eastwood
How many students attend Ps 95 Eastwood?
Ps 95 Eastwood has 1,103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 95 Eastwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 95 Eastwood is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 95 Eastwood?
75.7% of students at Ps 95 Eastwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 95 Eastwood?
The largest demographic group at Ps 95 Eastwood is Asian at 42.2% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 95 Eastwood?
Ps 95 Eastwood has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 95 Eastwood rank among elementary schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 95 Eastwood ranks #6 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 95 Eastwood a good school?
Ps 95 Eastwood earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 #29?
Besides Ps 95 Eastwood, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students), and Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School (818 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.
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