Enrollment
806
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102432
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #15 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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/is 116 William C Hughley ranks #15 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/is 116 William C Hughley compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 806 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% 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 78.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
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 607 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #483, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps/is 116 William C Hughley.
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/is 116 William C Hughley compares
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
74.3%
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 41.6%
African American 35.9%
Asian 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 116 William C Hughley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 131 Abigail Adams | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
How many students attend Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is 15.2:1, which is 29% 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/is 116 William C Hughley?
78.4% of students at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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/is 116 William C Hughley rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 116 William C Hughley ranks #15 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/is 116 William C Hughley a good school?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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/is 116 William C Hughley, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.
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