- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010005935
👥 S:T ratio 20
📋 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 13/100 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
- 13
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
York Early College Academy held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360010005935 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 19.9:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
York Early College Academy held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
York Early College Academy 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 596
York Early College Academy
596 students
What this shows York Early College Academy reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Early College Academy compares
York Early College Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~596 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 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 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.
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.