Jackson Heights School in Glens Falls, NY

At a glance

Reported students

260

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.08

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

15th percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

263

Jackson Heights School: 260 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 235
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 7.8:1

What the reported data says about Jackson Heights School

Jackson Heights School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Glens Falls. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Glens Falls City School District. NCES reports 260 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Jackson Heights School

1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 21.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 55%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White84.2%
Hispanic7.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial6.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Kensington Road School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

263 reported students

Big Cross Street School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

211 reported students

Glens Falls Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

610 reported students

Glens Falls Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

628 reported students

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Public schools near Jackson Heights School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Abraham Wing School Elementary · Glens Falls Common School District	KG–06	139	0.7 mi
Kensington Road School Elementary · Glens Falls City School District	PK–04	263	1.3 mi
Big Cross Street School Elementary · Glens Falls City School District	PK–04	211	1.7 mi
Queensbury Elementary School Elementary · Queensbury Union Free School District	PK–04	952	2.6 mi
William H Barton Intermediate School Elementary · Queensbury Union Free School District	03–05	434	2.7 mi
Hudson Falls Primary School Elementary · Hudson Falls Central School District	KG–04	434	3.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights School

What grades does Jackson Heights School serve?

Jackson Heights School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Glens Falls City School District.

How many students attend Jackson Heights School?

Jackson Heights School reported 260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 235 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Jackson Heights School?

The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 260 students and 28.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Jackson Heights School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Jackson Heights School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glens Falls City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Jackson Heights School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

55% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Jackson Heights School in?

Jackson Heights School is part of Glens Falls City School District, based in Glens Falls, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Jackson Heights School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abraham Wing School (0.7 mi), Kensington Road School (1.3 mi), Big Cross Street School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.