Enrollment
689
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodside, NY
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202077
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Woodside · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan ranks #2 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodside, New York, enrolling 689 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 689 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 623 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #405.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and Asian (30%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan.
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 11 Kathryn Phelan compares
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
Asian 30.0%
White 13.1%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan
How many students attend Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
67.9% of students at Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Woodside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 11 Kathryn Phelan rank among schools in Woodside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan ranks #2 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodside on the city page.
Is Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan a good school?
Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 #30?
Besides Ps 11 Kathryn Phelan, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.
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