- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302648
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 189 earns 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ps 189 held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 360008302648 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 12:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 189 held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 189 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 421
Ps 189
421 students
What this shows Ps 189 reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 189 compares
Ps 189 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.