Enrollment
738
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902605
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #159 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 171 Patrick Henry compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 171 Patrick Henry
Ps 171 Patrick Henry is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 46% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 628 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #588, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Tag Young Scholars (576 students) alongside Ps 171 Patrick Henry.
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 171 Patrick Henry compares
Ps 171 Patrick Henry 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 20/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Ps 171 Patrick Henry a good school?
Ps 171 Patrick Henry earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 # 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.
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