- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 129 John H Finley
Federal NCES profile for Ps 129 John H Finley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102475
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 129 John H Finley earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #123 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 129 John H Finley has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 129 John H Finley ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ps 129 John H Finley grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360008102475 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 129 John H Finley grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 129 John H Finley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 229
Ps 129 John H Finley
229 students
What this shows Ps 129 John H Finley reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 129 John H Finley compares
Ps 129 John H Finley is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.0%
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 54.6%
African American 39.3%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Ps 129 John H Finley is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 129 John H Finley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 129 John H Finley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 129 John H Finley
How many students attend Ps 129 John H Finley?
Ps 129 John H Finley has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 129 John H Finley?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 129 John H Finley is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 129 John H Finley?
90.7% of students at Ps 129 John H Finley are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 129 John H Finley?
The largest demographic group at Ps 129 John H Finley is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 129 John H Finley?
Ps 129 John H Finley has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 129 John H Finley rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 129 John H Finley ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Ps 129 John H Finley, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.