Enrollment
172
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102563
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 156 Laurelton earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 156 Laurelton compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 156 Laurelton
Ps 156 Laurelton is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Springfield Gardens, New York, enrolling 172 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 46% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New York schools, with 172 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps 156 Laurelton.
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 156 Laurelton compares
Ps 156 Laurelton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 20/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 156 Laurelton a good school?
Ps 156 Laurelton earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 #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.
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