- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Elmhurst, NY
Ps 148
Federal NCES profile for Ps 148, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202534
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 148 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in East Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 148 has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 148 ranks #3 of 4 schools in East Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 148 held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360010202534 · East Elmhurst, NY Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 14.2:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 148 held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.3 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 148 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 653
Ps 148
653 students
What this shows Ps 148 reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 148 compares
Ps 148 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
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 80.1%
Asian 14.9%
White 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Ps 148 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 148 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 148's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 148
How many students attend Ps 148?
Ps 148 has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 148?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 148 is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 148?
78.0% of students at Ps 148 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 148?
The largest demographic group at Ps 148 is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment, in East Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 148?
Ps 148 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 148 rank among schools in East Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 148 ranks #3 of 4 schools in East Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 148, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.