Enrollment
710
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rego Park, NY
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002614
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Rego Park · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rego Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rego Park, New York, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 51% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 710 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 561 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #549, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the).
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 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) compares
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
White 43.4%
Asian 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~710 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)
How many students attend Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)?
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rego Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) is 17.8:1, which is 51% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)?
51.8% of students at Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Rego Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)?
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) rank among schools in Rego Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) ranks #3 of 3 schools in Rego Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rego Park on the city page.
Is Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) a good school?
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 #28?
Besides Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the), New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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