Enrollment
605
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Ps 101 School in the Gardens
Federal NCES profile for Ps 101 School in the Gardens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002384
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 101 School in the Gardens earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 101 School in the Gardens has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 101 School in the Gardens ranks #1 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 101 School in the Gardens compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 101 School in the Gardens
Ps 101 School in the Gardens is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Forest Hills, New York, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #200.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 101 School in the Gardens.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 101 School in the Gardens compares
Ps 101 School in the Gardens on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Ps 101 School in the Gardens is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 101 School in the Gardens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 101 School in the Gardens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 101 School in the Gardens
How many students attend Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Hills, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 101 School in the Gardens is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
20.0% of students at Ps 101 School in the Gardens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
The largest demographic group at Ps 101 School in the Gardens is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 101 School in the Gardens?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 101 School in the Gardens rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 101 School in the Gardens ranks #1 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
Is Ps 101 School in the Gardens a good school?
Ps 101 School in the Gardens earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 101 School in the Gardens, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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