- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
Federal NCES profile for Ps 173 Fresh Meadows, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902610
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #11 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks #11 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360009902610 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 15.6:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 950
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
950 students
What this shows Ps 173 Fresh Meadows reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 173 Fresh Meadows compares
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
Asian 59.6%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 173 Fresh Meadows Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 173 Fresh Meadows's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
How many students attend Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows has 950 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
59.7% of students at Ps 173 Fresh Meadows are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
The largest demographic group at Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is Asian at 59.6% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 173 Fresh Meadows rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks #11 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 173 Fresh Meadows, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.