- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellerose, NY
Ps 186 Castlewood
Federal NCES profile for Ps 186 Castlewood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902642
👥 S:T ratio 76
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 186 Castlewood earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Bellerose · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 186 Castlewood has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 186 Castlewood ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bellerose, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ps 186 Castlewood held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360009902642 · Bellerose, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 5.9:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 186 Castlewood held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 186 Castlewood 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 319
Ps 186 Castlewood
319 students
What this shows Ps 186 Castlewood reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 186 Castlewood compares
Ps 186 Castlewood 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 15.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Ps 186 Castlewood is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 186 Castlewood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 186 Castlewood'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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 186 Castlewood
How many students attend Ps 186 Castlewood?
Ps 186 Castlewood has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellerose, NY. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 186 Castlewood?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 186 Castlewood is 5.9:1, which is 50% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 62% 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 186 Castlewood?
35.1% of students at Ps 186 Castlewood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 186 Castlewood?
The largest demographic group at Ps 186 Castlewood is Asian at 41.4% of enrollment, in Bellerose, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 186 Castlewood?
Ps 186 Castlewood has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 186 Castlewood rank among schools in Bellerose?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 186 Castlewood ranks #1 of 6 schools in Bellerose, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bellerose on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 186 Castlewood, 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.