- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002384
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 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 50/100 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
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ps 101 School in the Gardens held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 360010002384 · Forest Hills, NY Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.4:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 101 School in the Gardens held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 101 School in the Gardens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 605
Ps 101 School in the Gardens
605 students
What this shows Ps 101 School in the Gardens reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 101 School in the Gardens compares
Ps 101 School in the Gardens held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.