- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitestone, NY
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
Federal NCES profile for Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202661
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Whitestone · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Whitestone, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360012202661 · Whitestone, NY Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 13.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 559
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
559 students
What this shows Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy compares
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
White 42.9%
Asian 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
How many students attend Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitestone, NY. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
33.5% of students at Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
The largest demographic group at Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Whitestone, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy?
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 193 Alfred J Kennedy rank among schools in Whitestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Whitestone, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitestone on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.