Enrollment
406
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012202600
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 169 Bay Terrace compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 169 Bay Terrace
Ps 169 Bay Terrace is a mid-sized elementary school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 94% of New York schools and 43% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 872 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #324.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Ps 169 Bay Terrace.
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 169 Bay Terrace compares
Ps 169 Bay Terrace 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~406 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 169 Bay Terrace a good school?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace earns 39/100 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. 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 #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.
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