Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks in the top 30% 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 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 22 Thomas Jefferson serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles in Flushing, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson's student population of 747 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
55%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson's ranking?
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson is ranked #948 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson often compared to?
P.s. 22 Thomas Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 24 Andrew Jackson, P.s. 20 John Bowne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson?
747 students attend P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson students are Asian, 40% 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 P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson?
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson offer ?
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson part of?
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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