Enrollment
441
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayside, NY
Ps 162 John Golden
Federal NCES profile for Ps 162 John Golden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902580
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 162 John Golden earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 162 John Golden has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 162 John Golden ranks #5 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 162 John Golden compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 162 John Golden
Ps 162 John Golden is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 699 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by Asian (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 162 John Golden.
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 162 John Golden compares
Ps 162 John Golden 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
Asian 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
White 7.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Ps 162 John Golden is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 162 John Golden Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 162 John Golden's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 162 John Golden
How many students attend Ps 162 John Golden?
Ps 162 John Golden has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 162 John Golden?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 162 John Golden is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 162 John Golden?
62.4% of students at Ps 162 John Golden are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 162 John Golden?
The largest demographic group at Ps 162 John Golden is Asian at 76.2% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 162 John Golden?
Ps 162 John Golden has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 162 John Golden rank among schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 162 John Golden ranks #5 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayside on the city page.
Is Ps 162 John Golden a good school?
Ps 162 John Golden earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 #26?
Besides Ps 162 John Golden, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.
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