Enrollment
767
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
Federal NCES profile for Ps 184 Shuang Wen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007603508
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 184 Shuang Wen earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #10 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 184 Shuang Wen has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 184 Shuang Wen ranks #10 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007603508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 184 Shuang Wen compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 184 Shuang Wen
Ps 184 Shuang Wen is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 767 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 477 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students) and East Side Community School (693 students) alongside Ps 184 Shuang Wen.
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 184 Shuang Wen compares
Ps 184 Shuang Wen 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 10.2%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Ps 184 Shuang Wen is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 184 Shuang Wen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Village Community School (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 184 Shuang Wen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 184 Shuang Wen
How many students attend Ps 184 Shuang Wen?
Ps 184 Shuang Wen has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 184 Shuang Wen?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 184 Shuang Wen is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 184 Shuang Wen?
55.7% of students at Ps 184 Shuang Wen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 184 Shuang Wen?
The largest demographic group at Ps 184 Shuang Wen is Asian at 61.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 184 Shuang Wen?
Ps 184 Shuang Wen has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 184 Shuang Wen rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 184 Shuang Wen ranks #10 of 164 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 schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 184 Shuang Wen a good school?
Ps 184 Shuang Wen earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 # 1?
Besides Ps 184 Shuang Wen, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), East Side Community School (693 students), and Bard High School Early College (569 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.
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