- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Ozone Park, NY
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler
Federal NCES profile for Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302405
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks #2 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler held near 1,128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360012302405 · South Ozone Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,094 enr · 14.8:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler held near 1,128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.3 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler 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
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler
1,094 students
What this shows Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler reports 1,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler compares
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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 42.0%
Asian 39.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
African American 5.7%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler'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 (~1,094 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler
How many students attend Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,106 (2022-23) → 1,128 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
85.7% of students at Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
The largest demographic group at Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in South Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler?
Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler rank among schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks #2 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, 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.