Enrollment
838
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodside, NY
Ps 12 James B Colgate
Federal NCES profile for Ps 12 James B Colgate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009804563
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 12 James B Colgate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Woodside · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 12 James B Colgate has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Woodside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009804563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 12 James B Colgate compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 12 James B Colgate
Ps 12 James B Colgate is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Woodside, New York, enrolling 838 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 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 80.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 838 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 554 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by Asian (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 12 James B Colgate.
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 12 James B Colgate compares
Ps 12 James B Colgate 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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.
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
Asian 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Ps 12 James B Colgate is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 12 James B Colgate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 12 James B Colgate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary 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 (~838 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 12 James B Colgate
How many students attend Ps 12 James B Colgate?
Ps 12 James B Colgate has 838 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 12 James B Colgate?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 12 James B Colgate is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 12 James B Colgate?
80.8% of students at Ps 12 James B Colgate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 12 James B Colgate?
The largest demographic group at Ps 12 James B Colgate is Asian at 54.3% of enrollment, in Woodside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 12 James B Colgate?
Ps 12 James B Colgate has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 12 James B Colgate rank among public schools in Woodside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 12 James B Colgate ranks #3 of 9 public 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 public schools in Woodside on the city page.
Is Ps 12 James B Colgate a good school?
Ps 12 James B Colgate earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 #24?
Besides Ps 12 James B Colgate, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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