At a glance
Reported students
616
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
PS 220 Edward Mandel: 616 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 220 Edward Mandel
PS 220 Edward Mandel is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Forest Hills. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 616 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 (33.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 220 Edward Mandel
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.84 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
- 81.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.5%
- Hispanic28.6%
- Black10.1%
- Asian33.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 101 School in the Gardens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
605 reported students
Queens School for Leadership and Excellence (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
PS 139 Rego Park
Elementary · Grades KG–05
571 reported students
PS 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Elementary · Grades PK–05
661 reported students
PS 82 Hammond
Elementary · Grades KG–05
674 reported students
Public schools near PS 220 Edward Mandel
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 14 Fairview Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 986 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 710 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 206 Horace Harding School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | PK–05 | 522 | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Tree Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 878 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–02 | 265 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 139 Rego Park Elementary · New York City Geographic District #28 | KG–05 | 571 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 220 Edward Mandel
What grades does PS 220 Edward Mandel serve?
PS 220 Edward Mandel reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend PS 220 Edward Mandel?
PS 220 Edward Mandel reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 220 Edward Mandel?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 616 students and 40.84 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 220 Edward Mandel a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 220 Edward Mandel is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 220 Edward Mandel students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.2% 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 220 Edward Mandel in?
PS 220 Edward Mandel is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 220 Edward Mandel?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 14 Fairview (0.3 mi), PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) (0.4 mi), PS 206 Horace Harding School (The) (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.