- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howard Beach, NY
Ps 146 Howard Beach
Federal NCES profile for Ps 146 Howard Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302531
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 146 Howard Beach earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Howard Beach · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 146 Howard Beach has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 146 Howard Beach ranks #2 of 3 schools in Howard Beach, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 146 Howard Beach held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360012302531 · Howard Beach, NY Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.2:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 146 Howard Beach held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 146 Howard Beach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 542
Ps 146 Howard Beach
542 students
What this shows Ps 146 Howard Beach reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 146 Howard Beach compares
Ps 146 Howard Beach 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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 45.4%
White 35.1%
Asian 13.8%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Ps 146 Howard Beach is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 146 Howard Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 146 Howard Beach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 146 Howard Beach
How many students attend Ps 146 Howard Beach?
Ps 146 Howard Beach has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howard Beach, NY. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 146 Howard Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 146 Howard Beach is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 146 Howard Beach?
53.0% of students at Ps 146 Howard Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 146 Howard Beach?
The largest demographic group at Ps 146 Howard Beach is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Howard Beach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 146 Howard Beach?
Ps 146 Howard Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 146 Howard Beach rank among schools in Howard Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 146 Howard Beach ranks #2 of 3 schools in Howard Beach, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 146 Howard Beach, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.