- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)
Federal NCES profile for Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010006564
👥 S:T ratio 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #21 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) ranks #21 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360010006564 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 18.4:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) 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 590
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)
590 students
What this shows Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) compares
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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 42.4%
Asian 41.7%
African American 10.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)'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 other 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)
How many students attend Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)?
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) is 18.4:1, which is 56% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)?
82.7% of students at Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)?
The largest demographic group at Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the)?
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the) ranks #21 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (the), 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.