Enrollment
425
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902099
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 18 Winchester earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Queens Village · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 18 Winchester compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 18 Winchester
Ps 18 Winchester is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Queens Village, New York, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 766 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #584, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 18 Winchester.
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 18 Winchester compares
Ps 18 Winchester 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 18 Winchester a good school?
Ps 18 Winchester earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 #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.
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