- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
Federal NCES profile for Ps 171 Patrick Henry, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902605
👥 S:T ratio 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 171 Patrick Henry earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #159 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 171 Patrick Henry 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 171 Patrick Henry ranks #159 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ps 171 Patrick Henry held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.4 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360007902605 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 17.2:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 171 Patrick Henry held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.4 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 171 Patrick Henry in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- This school
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- Central Park E 481
Central Park East High School
481 students
What this shows Ps 171 Patrick Henry reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 171 Patrick Henry compares
Ps 171 Patrick Henry held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% 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
41.2%
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 58.1%
African American 22.1%
Asian 9.3%
White 6.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Ps 171 Patrick Henry is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 171 Patrick Henry Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park East High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 171 Patrick Henry's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 171 Patrick Henry
How many students attend Ps 171 Patrick Henry?
Ps 171 Patrick Henry has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 171 Patrick Henry?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 171 Patrick Henry is 17.2:1, which is 46% 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 171 Patrick Henry?
75.3% of students at Ps 171 Patrick Henry are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 171 Patrick Henry?
The largest demographic group at Ps 171 Patrick Henry is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 171 Patrick Henry?
Ps 171 Patrick Henry has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 171 Patrick Henry rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 171 Patrick Henry ranks #159 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 # 4?
Besides Ps 171 Patrick Henry, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Tag Young Scholars (576 students), and Esperanza Preparatory Academy (528 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.