Enrollment
334
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodside, NY
Ps 151 Mary D Carter
Federal NCES profile for Ps 151 Mary D Carter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202544
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 151 Mary D Carter earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Woodside · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 151 Mary D Carter has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 151 Mary D Carter ranks #2 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 151 Mary D Carter compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 151 Mary D Carter
Ps 151 Mary D Carter is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodside, New York, enrolling 334 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: 88.7% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 775 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #612, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Ps 151 Mary D Carter.
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 151 Mary D Carter compares
Ps 151 Mary D Carter 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 | 88.7% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
65.6%
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 49.7%
African American 19.8%
Asian 16.8%
White 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ps 151 Mary D Carter is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 151 Mary D Carter 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 151 Mary D Carter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 151 Mary D Carter
How many students attend Ps 151 Mary D Carter?
Ps 151 Mary D Carter has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 151 Mary D Carter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 151 Mary D Carter 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 151 Mary D Carter?
88.7% of students at Ps 151 Mary D Carter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 151 Mary D Carter?
The largest demographic group at Ps 151 Mary D Carter is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Woodside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 151 Mary D Carter?
Ps 151 Mary D Carter has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 151 Mary D Carter rank among schools in Woodside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 151 Mary D Carter ranks #2 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodside on the city page.
Is Ps 151 Mary D Carter a good school?
Ps 151 Mary D Carter earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 #30?
Besides Ps 151 Mary D Carter, 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.
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