- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Albans, NY
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
Federal NCES profile for Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102438
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Saint Albans · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranks #5 of 5 schools in Saint Albans, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360010102438 · Saint Albans, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 15.3:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 398
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
398 students
What this shows Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry compares
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.5%
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.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
Asian 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry
How many students attend Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Albans, NY. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
71.6% of students at Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
The largest demographic group at Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Saint Albans, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry?
Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 118 Lorraine Hansberry rank among schools in Saint Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry ranks #5 of 5 schools in Saint Albans, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Albans on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 118 Lorraine Hansberry, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.