- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
Federal NCES profile for Ps 158 Bayard Taylor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702569
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #24 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 158 Bayard Taylor ranks #24 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360007702569 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 14.8:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 605
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
605 students
What this shows Ps 158 Bayard Taylor reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 158 Bayard Taylor compares
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 158 Bayard Taylor Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 158 Bayard Taylor's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 158 Bayard Taylor
How many students attend Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
13.4% of students at Ps 158 Bayard Taylor are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
The largest demographic group at Ps 158 Bayard Taylor is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 158 Bayard Taylor?
Ps 158 Bayard Taylor has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 158 Bayard Taylor rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 158 Bayard Taylor ranks #24 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Ps 158 Bayard Taylor, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.