Enrollment
607
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007802593
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #14 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) ranks #14 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+47% 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
What stands out at Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.2% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 555 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #363.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the).
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 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) compares
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~607 students)
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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 an 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 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
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 38/100 (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 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) ranks #14 of 46 elementary 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 elementary schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) a good school?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the), 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.
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