- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bayside, NY
Ps 169 Bay Terrace
Federal NCES profile for Ps 169 Bay Terrace, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012202600
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 169 Bay Terrace earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #10 of 16
- public schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 169 Bay Terrace has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 169 Bay Terrace ranks #10 of 16 public schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Ps 169 Bay Terrace grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360012202600 · Bayside, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 16.9:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 169 Bay Terrace grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 169 Bay Terrace 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 406
Ps 169 Bay Terrace
406 students
What this shows Ps 169 Bay Terrace reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 169 Bay Terrace compares
Ps 169 Bay Terrace 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 39.4%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: Asian at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Ps 169 Bay Terrace is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 169 Bay Terrace Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 169 Bay Terrace'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 elementary 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 169 Bay Terrace
How many students attend Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bayside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 169 Bay Terrace is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
32.2% of students at Ps 169 Bay Terrace are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
The largest demographic group at Ps 169 Bay Terrace is Asian at 39.4% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 169 Bay Terrace rank among public schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 169 Bay Terrace ranks #10 of 16 public 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 public schools in Bayside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 169 Bay Terrace, 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.