Serving 733 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 733 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
733 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 22 Thomas Jefferson part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 733 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
