At a glance
Reported students
747
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson: 747 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 22 Thomas Jefferson
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Flushing. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 747 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above 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 Asian (55.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 22 Thomas Jefferson
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.4 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic39.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian55.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.8%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 120
Elementary · Grades PK–05
748 reported students
PS 163 Flushing Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
757 reported students
PS 107 Thomas a Dooley
Elementary · Grades PK–05
806 reported students
PS 29
Elementary · Grades PK–05
682 reported students
PS 32 State Street
Elementary · Grades PK–05
815 reported students
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum
Elementary · Grades PK–05
606 reported students
Public schools near PS 22 Thomas Jefferson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 20 John Bowne Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 995 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 107 Thomas a Dooley Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 806 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 24 Andrew Jackson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,197 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 32 State Street Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 815 | 0.9 mi |
| Active Learning Elementary School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–03 | 458 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 21 Edward Hart Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,086 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 22 Thomas Jefferson
What grades does PS 22 Thomas Jefferson serve?
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend PS 22 Thomas Jefferson?
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson reported 747 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 22 Thomas Jefferson?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 747 students and 57.4 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 PS 22 Thomas Jefferson a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 22 Thomas Jefferson students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.8% 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 PS 22 Thomas Jefferson in?
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 22 Thomas Jefferson?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 20 John Bowne (0.7 mi), PS 107 Thomas a Dooley (0.7 mi), PS 24 Andrew Jackson (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.