- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Ps 105 Bay School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 105 Bay School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302395
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 105 Bay School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 105 Bay School (the) has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 105 Bay School (the) ranks #4 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Ps 105 Bay School (the) shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 360012302395 · Far Rockaway, NY Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 9:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 105 Bay School (the) shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 67.1 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 105 Bay School (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 600
Ps 105 Bay School (the)
600 students
What this shows Ps 105 Bay School (the) reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 105 Bay School (the) compares
Ps 105 Bay School (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
99.2%
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
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Ps 105 Bay School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 105 Bay School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 105 Bay School (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 (~600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 105 Bay School (the)
How many students attend Ps 105 Bay School (the)?
Ps 105 Bay School (the) has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 105 Bay School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 105 Bay School (the) is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 105 Bay School (the)?
94.3% of students at Ps 105 Bay School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 105 Bay School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 105 Bay School (the) is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 105 Bay School (the)?
Ps 105 Bay School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 105 Bay School (the) rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 105 Bay School (the) ranks #4 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 105 Bay School (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.