James J Ambrose School (The)

Summary:

James J Ambrose School (The) is an exceptional elementary school located in Floral Park, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 657 students. This school is part of the New York City Geographic District #26, which is ranked 182 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James J Ambrose School (The) consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 95-203 out of over 2,400 schools in the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its performance across different student subgroups, such as African American, Asian, and Hispanic students, is particularly impressive, with the school ranking among the top in the state for these subgroups. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (44.29% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, James J Ambrose School (The) continues to excel academically, outperforming the state and district averages.

When compared to the nearby schools within the same district, such as PS 191 Mayflower and PS 186 Castlewood, James J Ambrose School (The) consistently outperforms them in academic metrics such as test scores and statewide rankings. The school's spending per student ($14,739 in 2022-2023) is lower than the state average, yet it maintains exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 80-51 261st St
       Floral Park, NY  11004-1560


(718) 831-4010

District: New York City Geographic District #26

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,739 Help


Students who attend James J Ambrose School (The) usually attend:

Middle:    Irwin Altman Middle School 172
High:    Martin Van Buren High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  657

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
69.9%
Hispanic:
13.5%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Compare Details James J Ambrose School (The) ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 10th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (69.9%), Hispanic (13.5%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James J Ambrose School (The) is 12.7, which is the 8th best among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James J Ambrose School (The) is $14,739. 21 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James J Ambrose School (The):

SchoolDigger ranks James J Ambrose School (The) 203rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See James J Ambrose School (The) in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #26:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #26 182nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James J Ambrose School (The)

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Rank History for all students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.04 449th 2206 79.6%
2007 67.02 855th 2219 61.5%
2008 72.15 644th 2227 71.1%
2009 76.56 420th 2257 81.4%
2010 78.19 408th 2263 82.0%
2011 74.01 564th 2286 75.3%
2012 82.49 304th 2320 86.9%
2013 92.96 84th 2325 96.4%
2014 92.10 104th 2345 95.6%
2015 94.04 50th 2352 97.9%
2016 89.61 143rd 2366 94.0%
2017 91.87 115th 2386 95.2%
2018 89.84 153rd 2395 93.6%
2019 94.25 100th 2413 95.9%
2021 88.14 174th 2201 92.1%
2022 93.98 95th 2434 96.1%
2023 93.98 123rd 2439 95.0%
2024 89.90 203rd 2445 91.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.14 135th 938 85.6%
2019 72.56 98th 860 88.6%
2022 74.05 154th 1027 85.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.04 445th 1941 77.1%
2019 76.84 209th 1859 88.8%
2021 52.92 387th 1044 62.9%
2022 65.78 431st 2031 78.8%
2023 64.78 471st 2016 76.6%
2024 72.15 360th 2110 82.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.95 96th 2045 95.3%
2019 95.68 61st 2032 97.0%
2021 88.58 100th 1678 94.0%
2022 93.62 80th 2099 96.2%
2023 95.32 81st 2041 96.0%
2024 89.52 143rd 2078 93.1%
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Rank History for Female students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.49 229th 2338 90.2%
2019 94.26 76th 2357 96.8%
2021 81.71 272nd 1955 86.1%
2022 91.89 122nd 2401 94.9%
2023 93.65 107th 2403 95.5%
2024 86.97 247th 2413 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.80 113th 2340 95.2%
2019 91.68 139th 2358 94.1%
2021 89.35 96th 1961 95.1%
2022 93.80 79th 2400 96.7%
2023 92.43 134th 2400 94.4%
2024 89.20 195th 2411 91.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.83 152nd 601 74.7%
2019 77.66 95th 548 82.7%
2021 69.47 137th 430 68.1%
2022 79.59 100th 671 85.1%
2023 76.73 121st 605 80.0%
2024 69.13 204th 662 69.2%
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Rank History for African American students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.53 23rd 948 97.6%
2022 87.91 79th 936 91.6%
2023 95.81 38th 857 95.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.41 255th 1392 81.7%
2019 86.26 125th 1315 90.5%
2021 33.96 556th 818 32.0%
2022 81.34 177th 1503 88.2%
2023 83.25 153rd 1429 89.3%
2024 76.30 259th 1531 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at James J Ambrose School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.85 118th 1408 91.6%
2019 81.50 208th 1338 84.5%
2024 34.26 965th 1392 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
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Reviews:
by a principal
Sunday, October 2, 2022

Open Quote Outstanding Administration and engaged families. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 24, 2019

Open Quote So very proud of my school! Our Parent Coordinator always keeps us informed and he is always thoughtful and caring to parents and students. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2016

Open Quote If your child is outside of the box this is not the school for you. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 4, 2012

Open Quote My kid is in this school. The school got C grade in Year 2010-2011, and I expect the same grade in 2011-2012. The School Administration/ Leadership Team lacks knowledge on how to improve the school, give proper education to kids. Even in Gifted and Talented class, they do not have good teachers to teach. Teachers are full of partiality, politics. What else can you expect from a "C" grade school? Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Open Quote My son has been attending this school since 2009. The school got a C grade under this year NYC grading system. This might be the lowest grade in the entire district 26. Shame on the school admin and staff! The school should have focused more on learning. If possible, I absolutely want to make a transfer to any other district 26 school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James J Ambrose School (The)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 228 59 122 33 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 236 63 147 36 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 237 80 162 30 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 200 67 130 47 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 189 64 188 29 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 190 76 181 38 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 168 59 195 47 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 168 59 195 47 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 162 51 219 54 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 155 56 254 57 4 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 171 53 293 59 2 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 149 58 312 66 2 n/a n/a 0 587
2001 135 57 333 63 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 124 63 334 55 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 124 63 334 55 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 110 66 300 56 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2005 98 52 277 54 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 84 36 279 40 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 74 42 282 45 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 60 44 282 54 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 71 46 266 67 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 89 42 280 76 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2011 91 40 379 73 4 0 0 0 587
2012 80 33 370 73 3 0 2 0 561
2013 73 23 404 73 5 2 8 0 588
2014 72 25 443 80 6 0 13 0 639
2015 59 38 460 89 7 0 13 0 666
2016 60 45 477 97 8 0 17 0 704
2017 55 46 486 97 11 1 21 0 717
2018 52 43 530 98 11 1 21 0 756
2019 55 42 543 96 13 1 24 0 774
2020 51 41 538 107 12 1 23 0 773
2021 44 43 544 102 11 1 19 0 764
2022 35 35 454 100 9 0 19 0 652
2023 38 38 459 89 11 1 21 0 657

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James J Ambrose School (The)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 29.9 14.7 n/a
1990 482 31.9 15.1 n/a
1991 509 33.0 15.4 n/a
1992 445 28.9 15.3 n/a
1993 470 30.0 15.7 n/a
1994 486 31.0 15.7 n/a
1995 470 30.0 15.7 n/a
1996 470 30.0 15.7 n/a
1997 488 31.0 15.7 27
1998 526 36.2 14.5 24.7
1999 578 38.1 15.2 22.3
2000 587 40.1 14.6 36.5
2001 592 43.2 13.7 39.7
2002 577 n/a n/a n/a
2003 577 n/a n/a n/a
2004 532 n/a n/a n/a
2005 482 n/a n/a 0
2006 439 34.0 12.9 45.1
2007 443 33.0 13.4 49.2
2008 440 36.0 12.2 50.2
2009 451 37.0 12.2 0
2010 489 40.0 12.2 n/a
2011 587 43.8 13.3 47.4
2012 561 40.0 14.0 44.4
2013 588 38.0 15.4 46.1
2014 639 41.0 15.5 40.1
2015 666 41.0 16.2 44.3
2016 704 43.0 16.3 41.5
2017 717 42.9 16.6 40.9
2018 756 45.0 16.7 43.4
2019 774 44.0 17.5 38.1
2020 773 42.0 18.4 39.5
2021 764 42.0 18.1 42.5
2022 652 49.9 13.0 43.1
2023 657 51.3 12.7 44.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James J Ambrose School (The)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 29.9 14.7 n/a
1990 482 31.9 15.1 n/a
1991 509 33.0 15.4 n/a
1992 445 28.9 15.3 n/a
1993 470 30.0 15.7 n/a
1994 486 31.0 15.7 n/a
1995 470 30.0 15.7 n/a
1996 470 30.0 15.7 n/a
1997 488 31.0 15.7 27
1998 526 36.2 14.5 24.7
1999 578 38.1 15.2 22.3
2000 587 40.1 14.6 36.5
2001 592 43.2 13.7 39.7
2002 577 n/a n/a n/a
2003 577 n/a n/a n/a
2004 532 n/a n/a n/a
2005 482 n/a n/a 0
2006 439 34.0 12.9 45.1
2007 443 33.0 13.4 49.2
2008 440 36.0 12.2 50.2
2009 451 37.0 12.2 0
2010 489 40.0 12.2 n/a
2011 587 43.8 13.3 47.4
2012 561 40.0 14.0 44.4
2013 588 38.0 15.4 46.1
2014 639 41.0 15.5 40.1
2015 666 41.0 16.2 44.3
2016 704 43.0 16.3 41.5
2017 717 42.9 16.6 40.9
2018 756 45.0 16.7 43.4
2019 774 44.0 17.5 38.1
2020 773 42.0 18.4 39.5
2021 764 42.0 18.1 42.5
2022 652 49.9 13.0 43.1
2023 657 51.3 12.7 44.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James J Ambrose School (The)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $230 (1.9%) $11,749 (98.1%) $11,979
2020 $89 (0.7%) $12,328 (99.3%) $12,417
2021 $438 (3.4%) $12,330 (96.6%) $12,768
2022 $1,599 (10.6%) $13,480 (89.4%) $15,080
2023 $669 (4.5%) $14,070 (95.5%) $14,739

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James J Ambrose School (The)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James J Ambrose School (The))8577.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (James J Ambrose School (The))8687
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)8081
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James J Ambrose School (The))7683.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7475.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (James J Ambrose School (The))8282.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7980.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James J Ambrose School (The))7381.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)6673.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (James J Ambrose School (The))8786.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7679.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students774657
 15.1%
African American4238
 9.5%
American Indian1311
 15.4%
Asian543459
 15.5%
Hispanic9689
 7.3%
Pacific Islander11
White5538
 30.9%
Two or More Races2421
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%44.3%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James J Ambrose School (The)

In the 2022-23 school year, 657 students attended James J Ambrose School (The).

Students who attend James J Ambrose School (The) usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irwin Altman Middle School 172
High : Martin Van Buren High School

Yes. James J Ambrose School (The) ranks in the top 8.3% of New York elementary schools.

Students at James J Ambrose School (The) are 70% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 6% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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