Enrollment
596
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
York Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for York Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010005935
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Early College Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #21 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
York Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Early College Academy ranks #21 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010005935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York Early College Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at York Early College Academy
York Early College Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jamaica, New York, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 69% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 650 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #641, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% 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 York Early College Academy.
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 York Early College Academy compares
York Early College Academy 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 69% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
African American 47.0%
Asian 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, York Early College Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How York Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Early College Academy'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 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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about York Early College Academy
How many students attend York Early College Academy?
York Early College Academy has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at York Early College Academy is 19.9:1, which is 69% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York Early College Academy?
63.7% of students at York Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at York Early College Academy is African American at 47.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Early College Academy?
York Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 York Early College Academy rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, York Early College Academy 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.
Is York Early College Academy a good school?
York Early College Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 #28?
Besides York Early College Academy, 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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