- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corona, NY
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
Federal NCES profile for Ps 143 Louis Armstrong, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802521
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 143 Louis Armstrong ranks #5 of 6 schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 109.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360009802521 · Corona, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,344 enr · 12.8:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 109.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
1,344 students
What this shows Ps 143 Louis Armstrong reports 1,344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 143 Louis Armstrong compares
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,344 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,344
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
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 94.9%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.5%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 143 Louis Armstrong Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 143 Louis Armstrong's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
How many students attend Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong has 1,344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corona, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,436 (2022-23) → 1,458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
89.3% of students at Ps 143 Louis Armstrong are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
The largest demographic group at Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 143 Louis Armstrong?
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 143 Louis Armstrong rank among schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 143 Louis Armstrong ranks #5 of 6 schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 143 Louis Armstrong, 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.