David N Dinkins School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Jamaica, New York 11433 · New York City Geographic District #28
#1489 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#26879 of 50,301 nationally
About David N Dinkins School
David N Dinkins School is a public elementary school located in Jamaica, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 446 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1489th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 446.
There are 47 schools in Jamaica; David N Dinkins School ranks 20th of 47 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for David N Dinkins School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near David N Dinkins School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 40 Samuel Huntington
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 473 m away
Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students · 473 m away
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 708 m away
Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students · 795 m away
Ps 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
904 students · 877 m away
Jhs 8 Richard S Grossley
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students · 891 m away
York Early College Academy
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
596 students · 916 m away
Emerson School (The)
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
284 students · 923 m away
New Dawn Charter High School II
Jamaica · Charter high · Grades 9–12
375 students · 1.4 km away
HS for Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is David N Dinkins School a good school?
David N Dinkins School has a Success Index (US) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1489 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does David N Dinkins School rank in New York?
David N Dinkins School ranks #1489 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #26879 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend David N Dinkins School?
David N Dinkins School had 446 students in 2025.
Is David N Dinkins School a elementary school or a high school?
David N Dinkins School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near David N Dinkins School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of David N Dinkins School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.