- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902580
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ps 162 John Golden shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 360009902580 · Bayside, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 162 John Golden shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 162 John Golden in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 441
Ps 162 John Golden
441 students
What this shows Ps 162 John Golden reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 162 John Golden compares
Ps 162 John Golden is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), down 37.
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.