Enrollment
1,344
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 143 Louis Armstrong compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 143 Louis Armstrong
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Corona, New York, enrolling 1,344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.3% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,344 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% 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 143 Louis Armstrong.
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 143 Louis Armstrong compares
Ps 143 Louis Armstrong 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,131
- 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 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 (~1,344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 143 Louis Armstrong a good school?
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. 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 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.
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