- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 165 Robert E Simon
Federal NCES profile for Ps 165 Robert E Simon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802591
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 165 Robert E Simon earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #142 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 165 Robert E Simon has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 165 Robert E Simon ranks #142 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Ps 165 Robert E Simon grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360007802591 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ps 165 Robert E Simon grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 165 Robert E Simon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 448
Ps 165 Robert E Simon
448 students
What this shows Ps 165 Robert E Simon reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 165 Robert E Simon compares
Ps 165 Robert E Simon is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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 44.9%
White 28.3%
African American 13.4%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Ps 165 Robert E Simon is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 165 Robert E Simon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 165 Robert E Simon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 165 Robert E Simon
How many students attend Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
Ps 165 Robert E Simon has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 165 Robert E Simon is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
58.7% of students at Ps 165 Robert E Simon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
The largest demographic group at Ps 165 Robert E Simon is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 165 Robert E Simon?
Ps 165 Robert E Simon has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 165 Robert E Simon rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 165 Robert E Simon ranks #142 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 165 Robert E Simon, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.