- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield Gardens, NY
Ps 156 Laurelton
Federal NCES profile for Ps 156 Laurelton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102563
👥 S:T ratio 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 156 Laurelton earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 156 Laurelton has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 156 Laurelton ranks #6 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ps 156 Laurelton held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360010102563 · Springfield Gardens, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 17.2:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 156 Laurelton held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 156 Laurelton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 172
Ps 156 Laurelton
172 students
What this shows Ps 156 Laurelton reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 156 Laurelton compares
Ps 156 Laurelton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.4%
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
African American 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
White 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Ps 156 Laurelton is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 156 Laurelton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 156 Laurelton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 156 Laurelton
How many students attend Ps 156 Laurelton?
Ps 156 Laurelton has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 156 Laurelton?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 156 Laurelton is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 156 Laurelton?
81.7% of students at Ps 156 Laurelton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 156 Laurelton?
The largest demographic group at Ps 156 Laurelton is African American at 72.1% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 156 Laurelton?
Ps 156 Laurelton has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 156 Laurelton rank among schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 156 Laurelton ranks #6 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 156 Laurelton, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.