- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queens Village, NY
Ps 18 Winchester
Federal NCES profile for Ps 18 Winchester, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902099
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 18 Winchester earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Queens Village · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 18 Winchester has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 Winchester ranks #1 of 5 schools in Queens Village, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ps 18 Winchester held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360009902099 · Queens Village, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 18 Winchester held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 18 Winchester 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 425
Ps 18 Winchester
425 students
What this shows Ps 18 Winchester reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 18 Winchester compares
Ps 18 Winchester 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 10.6%
White 7.8%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Ps 18 Winchester is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 18 Winchester 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 | Higher economic need | Higher 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 18 Winchester'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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 18 Winchester
How many students attend Ps 18 Winchester?
Ps 18 Winchester has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queens Village, NY. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 Winchester?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 Winchester is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 18 Winchester?
56.8% of students at Ps 18 Winchester are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 18 Winchester?
The largest demographic group at Ps 18 Winchester is Asian at 56.2% of enrollment, in Queens Village, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 18 Winchester?
Ps 18 Winchester has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 18 Winchester rank among schools in Queens Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 Winchester ranks #1 of 5 schools in Queens Village, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queens Village on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 18 Winchester, 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.