- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
Federal NCES profile for Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002574
👥 S:T ratio 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #20 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks #20 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360010002574 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 17.9:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 661
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
661 students
What this shows Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop compares
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 52% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.2%
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 34.0%
African American 30.4%
Asian 21.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.1%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop
How many students attend Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is 17.9:1, which is 52% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
80.8% of students at Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
The largest demographic group at Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop?
Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 160 Walter Francis Bishop rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop ranks #20 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.