- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
Federal NCES profile for Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702675
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #23 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks #23 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 360007702675 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 16.1:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 516
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
516 students
What this shows Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus compares
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Asian 14.1%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus
How many students attend Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
34.4% of students at Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
The largest demographic group at Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus?
Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 198 Isador E Ida Straus rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus ranks #23 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 # 2?
Besides Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.