Enrollment
559
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202661
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Whitestone, New York, enrolling 559 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 559 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 839 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #400.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy.
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 193 Alfred J Kennedy compares
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~559 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy a good school?
Ps 193 Alfred J Kennedy earns 37/100 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. 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 #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.
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