- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 188 Kingsbury
Federal NCES profile for Ps 188 Kingsbury, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902646
👥 S:T ratio 31
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 188 Kingsbury earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #1 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 188 Kingsbury has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks #1 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 188 Kingsbury held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360009902646 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 17.2:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 188 Kingsbury held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 188 Kingsbury 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 637
Ps 188 Kingsbury
637 students
What this shows Ps 188 Kingsbury reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 188 Kingsbury compares
Ps 188 Kingsbury 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 69.4%
White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Ps 188 Kingsbury is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 188 Kingsbury 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 188 Kingsbury'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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 188 Kingsbury
How many students attend Ps 188 Kingsbury?
Ps 188 Kingsbury has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 188 Kingsbury?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 188 Kingsbury is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 188 Kingsbury?
28.4% of students at Ps 188 Kingsbury are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 188 Kingsbury?
The largest demographic group at Ps 188 Kingsbury is Asian at 69.4% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 188 Kingsbury?
Ps 188 Kingsbury has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 188 Kingsbury rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 188 Kingsbury ranks #1 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 188 Kingsbury, 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.