- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
Federal NCES profile for Ps 197 John B Russwurm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102670
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 197 John B Russwurm earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #98 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 197 John B Russwurm has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 197 John B Russwurm ranks #98 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ps 197 John B Russwurm held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360008102670 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 10.7:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 197 John B Russwurm held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 197 John B Russwurm in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 224
Ps 197 John B Russwurm
224 students
What this shows Ps 197 John B Russwurm reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 197 John B Russwurm compares
Ps 197 John B Russwurm 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.1%
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
African American 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
White 5.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Ps 197 John B Russwurm is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 197 John B Russwurm Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 197 John B Russwurm's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 197 John B Russwurm
How many students attend Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
Ps 197 John B Russwurm has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 John B Russwurm is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
94.5% of students at Ps 197 John B Russwurm are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
The largest demographic group at Ps 197 John B Russwurm is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 197 John B Russwurm?
Ps 197 John B Russwurm has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 197 John B Russwurm rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 197 John B Russwurm ranks #98 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 # 5?
Besides Ps 197 John B Russwurm, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.