- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Ps 104 Bays Water (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 104 Bays Water (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302392
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 104 Bays Water (the) ranks #8 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360012302392 · Far Rockaway, NY Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 14.6:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 542
Ps 104 Bays Water (the)
542 students
What this shows Ps 104 Bays Water (the) reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 104 Bays Water (the) compares
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 33.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Ps 104 Bays Water (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 104 Bays Water (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 104 Bays Water (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 104 Bays Water (the)
How many students attend Ps 104 Bays Water (the)?
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 104 Bays Water (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 104 Bays Water (the) is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 104 Bays Water (the)?
83.1% of students at Ps 104 Bays Water (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 104 Bays Water (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 104 Bays Water (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 104 Bays Water (the)?
Ps 104 Bays Water (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 104 Bays Water (the) rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 104 Bays Water (the) ranks #8 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 104 Bays Water (the), New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.