Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson's student population of 741 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1269 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson's ranking?
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is ranked #1269 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson often compared to?
Ps 22 Thomas Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 24 Andrew Jackson, Ps 20 John Bowne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
741 students attend Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson?
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson offer ?
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson part of?
Ps 22 Thomas Jefferson is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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