JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 152 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL at (718) 526-0160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

109-20 UNION HALL ST
JAMAICA, NY 11433
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JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 152 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
152
Teachers:
14.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 152 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 70% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.4%
Hispanic/Latino
22.4%
White
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Asian
0.7%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.