- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
Federal NCES profile for Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202606
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst ranks #7 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 360010202606 · Long Island City, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 12.4:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+19.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 410
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
410 students
What this shows Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst compares
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
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 52.0%
African American 19.5%
White 13.9%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
How many students attend Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
88.8% of students at Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
The largest demographic group at Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst?
Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Peter G Van Alst rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst ranks #7 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.