- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamaica, NY
Ps/is 268
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 268, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010105545
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 268 earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 268 has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 268 ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ps/is 268 held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360010105545 · Jamaica, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 14.5:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps/is 268 held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 268 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Ps/is 268
696 students
What this shows Ps/is 268 reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 268 compares
Ps/is 268 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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 52.0%
Asian 24.0%
African American 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
White 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Ps/is 268 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 268 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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/is 116 William C Hughley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 268'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
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 (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 268
How many students attend Ps/is 268?
Ps/is 268 has 696 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 268?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 268 is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/is 268?
79.3% of students at Ps/is 268 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 268?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 268 is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 268?
Ps/is 268 has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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/is 268 rank among elementary schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 268 ranks #5 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 #29?
Besides Ps/is 268, 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.