- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
Federal NCES profile for Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002667
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks #1 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360010002667 · Forest Hills, NY Other · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 15.3:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 749
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
749 students
What this shows Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway compares
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 43.3%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway
How many students attend Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway has 749 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
19.4% of students at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
The largest demographic group at Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway?
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway 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 196 Grand Central Parkway rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway ranks #1 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.