- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maspeth, NY
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802551
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Maspeth · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Maspeth, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360009802551 · Maspeth, NY Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.6 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 764
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary
764 students
What this shows Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary compares
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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 46.3%
White 38.5%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary
How many students attend Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maspeth, NY. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary?
61.0% of students at Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Maspeth, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 153 Maspeth Elementary rank among schools in Maspeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Maspeth, 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 #24?
Besides Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary, 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.