- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson Heights, NY
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe
Federal NCES profile for Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202536
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Jackson Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jackson Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe shrank from 767 students in 2022-23 to 707 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 360010202536 · Jackson Heights, NY Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 11.8:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe shrank from 767 students in 2022-23 to 707 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe 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 706
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe
706 students
What this shows Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe compares
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
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 86.5%
Asian 7.4%
White 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe'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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe
How many students attend Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
80.3% of students at Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
The largest demographic group at Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is Hispanic or Latino at 86.5% of enrollment, in Jackson Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 149 Christa Mcauliffe rank among schools in Jackson Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jackson Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe, 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.