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JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE)

80-51 261ST ST, FLORAL PARK, NY 11004NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
657
Students
Total enrolled
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 657 students in grades PK–05 in FLORAL PARK, New York.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
12.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE) is a large elementary in FLORAL PARK, New York, serving grades PK–05 with 657 students. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE)

657
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution331 male · 326 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 291 students
Student Composition
70%
14%
Asian70%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black6%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360009902428

Academic Outcomes at JAMES J AMBROSE SCHOOL (THE)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 87th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11004

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 173 FRESH MEADOWSPS 203 OAKLAND GARDENSPS 188 KINGSBURYPS 26 RUFUS KING
+15 more
↓
Middle
JHS 216 GEORGE J RYANJHS 74 NATHANIEL HAWTHORNEJHS 67 LOUIS PASTEURIRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172
+1 more
↓
High School
FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOLBENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOLBAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOLMARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26 →
Phone: (718)831-4010
NCES ID: 360009902428
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FLORAL PARK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
High
FRANCIS LEWIS HIGH SCHOOL
4,265 students · 09–12
70% FRL
High
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL
3,100 students · 09–12
71% FRL
High
BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
3,011 students · 09–12
● 56 opp74% FRL
Mid
JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN
1,476 students · 06–08
67% FRL
High
MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL
1,068 students · 09–12
● 63 opp75% FRL
Mid
JHS 74 NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
1,008 students · 06–08
● 56 opp50% FRL
Elem
PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS
929 students · PK–05
68% FRL
Mid
JHS 67 LOUIS PASTEUR
926 students · 06–08
● 60 opp43% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
80-51 261ST ST, FLORAL PARK, NY 11004
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.