- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Ps 197 Ocean School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 197 Ocean School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302671
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 197 Ocean School (the) ranks #7 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360012302671 · Far Rockaway, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 425
Ps 197 Ocean School (the)
425 students
What this shows Ps 197 Ocean School (the) reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 197 Ocean School (the) compares
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
African American 44.2%
White 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Ps 197 Ocean School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 197 Ocean School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 197 Ocean School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 197 Ocean School (the)
How many students attend Ps 197 Ocean School (the)?
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Ocean School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 197 Ocean School (the) is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 197 Ocean School (the)?
88.9% of students at Ps 197 Ocean School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 197 Ocean School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 197 Ocean School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 197 Ocean School (the)?
Ps 197 Ocean School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ocean School (the) rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 197 Ocean School (the) ranks #7 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 197 Ocean School (the), New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.