- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 163 Flushing Heights
Federal NCES profile for Ps 163 Flushing Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202586
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 163 Flushing Heights earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #19 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 163 Flushing Heights has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Flushing Heights ranks #19 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ps 163 Flushing Heights held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 360012202586 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 16.5:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 163 Flushing Heights held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 163 Flushing Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 757
Ps 163 Flushing Heights
757 students
What this shows Ps 163 Flushing Heights reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 163 Flushing Heights compares
Ps 163 Flushing Heights 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Ps 163 Flushing Heights is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 163 Flushing Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 163 Flushing Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 163 Flushing Heights
How many students attend Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights has 757 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Flushing Heights is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
75.9% of students at Ps 163 Flushing Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
The largest demographic group at Ps 163 Flushing Heights is Asian at 79.5% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 163 Flushing Heights rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Flushing Heights ranks #19 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 163 Flushing Heights, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.