Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School

86-15 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School's student population of 218 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
76%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
11%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School often compared to?
Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 69 Jackson Heights, Ps 212, Renaissance Charter School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
218 students attend Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School?
Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School offer ?
Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School part of?
Ps 222-fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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