- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 18 Park Terrace
Federal NCES profile for Ps 18 Park Terrace, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008300523
👥 S:T ratio 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 18 Park Terrace earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #21 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 18 Park Terrace has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 Park Terrace ranks #21 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008300523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ps 18 Park Terrace shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360008300523 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 6.9:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 18 Park Terrace shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 18 Park Terrace in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 179
Ps 18 Park Terrace
179 students
What this shows Ps 18 Park Terrace reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 18 Park Terrace compares
Ps 18 Park Terrace 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.5%
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
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Ps 18 Park Terrace is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 18 Park Terrace Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 18 Park Terrace's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 18 Park Terrace
How many students attend Ps 18 Park Terrace?
Ps 18 Park Terrace has 179 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 Park Terrace?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 Park Terrace is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 18 Park Terrace?
88.9% of students at Ps 18 Park Terrace are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 18 Park Terrace?
The largest demographic group at Ps 18 Park Terrace is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 18 Park Terrace?
Ps 18 Park Terrace has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 18 Park Terrace rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 Park Terrace ranks #21 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Ps 18 Park Terrace, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.