JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

www.jamaicachildrensschool.org

257 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the information associated with the Jamaica Children’s School, here is a two-paragraph summary:

Jamaica Children’s School, located on Union Hall Street in Jamaica, New York, is an educational institution dedicated to providing foundational learning experiences for young children in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional development. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach, the facility aims to prepare its students for future academic success while catering to the specific needs of families in the Queens area.

The school’s curriculum is centered on creating a balanced educational experience that integrates core developmental milestones with interactive learning. Through its commitment to a safe and engaging atmosphere, Jamaica Children’s School seeks to instill a love for learning in its students during their formative years. By maintaining strong community ties and focusing on child-centric instruction, the school functions as a vital resource for parents seeking structured early childhood education within the Jamaica neighborhood.

257

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	100
Black	113
Asian	28
Two or More	5
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
113 (44.0%)
Hispanic
100 (38.9%)
Asian
28 (10.9%)
American Indian
7 (2.7%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Phone:	(718)526-0160
Website:	http://www.jamaicachildrensschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 35

Ungraded 1