- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002614
👥 S:T ratio 29
📋 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 360010002614 · Rego Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 17.8:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 710
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the)
710 students
What this shows Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) compares
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (the) 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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 17/100 (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 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.
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.