Enrollment
607
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360007802593
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) — New York, NY
Federal NCES profile for Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) reports 607 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% below the New York average and 71% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 44% above state mean
Top 96% in New York — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Overview
Enrollment 607 Top 75% in New York — larger than 25% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.2% -73% vs state
NCES ID 360007802593
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 13.3%
Asian 13.0%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.6%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)
How many students attend Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) has 607 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is 16.9:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?
15.2% of students at Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is White at 52.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEW YORK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.