- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambria Heights, NY
Ps 176 Cambria Heights
Federal NCES profile for Ps 176 Cambria Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102617
👥 S:T ratio 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 176 Cambria Heights earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cambria Heights · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 176 Cambria Heights 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 176 Cambria Heights ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cambria Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Ps 176 Cambria Heights shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 360010102617 · Cambria Heights, NY Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 17.5:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 176 Cambria Heights shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 176 Cambria Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Ps 176 Cambria Heights
561 students
What this shows Ps 176 Cambria Heights reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 176 Cambria Heights compares
Ps 176 Cambria Heights is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% 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
40.3%
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
African American 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Ps 176 Cambria Heights is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 176 Cambria Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 176 Cambria Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 176 Cambria Heights
How many students attend Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
Ps 176 Cambria Heights has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambria Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 176 Cambria Heights is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
50.1% of students at Ps 176 Cambria Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
The largest demographic group at Ps 176 Cambria Heights is African American at 84.7% of enrollment, in Cambria Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 176 Cambria Heights?
Ps 176 Cambria Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 176 Cambria Heights rank among public schools in Cambria Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 176 Cambria Heights ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cambria Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambria Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 176 Cambria Heights, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.