Enrollment
421
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 189
Federal NCES profile for Ps 189, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302648
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 189 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #123 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 189 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 189 ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 189 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 189
Ps 189 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 421 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 421 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.
Against 788 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #505.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Ps 189.
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 189 compares
Ps 189 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
African American 4.5%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Ps 189 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 189 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 189's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 189
How many students attend Ps 189?
Ps 189 has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 189?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 189 is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 189?
92.1% of students at Ps 189 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 189?
The largest demographic group at Ps 189 is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 189?
Ps 189 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 189 rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 189 ranks #123 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 189 a good school?
Ps 189 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 # 6?
Besides Ps 189, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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