- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald
Federal NCES profile for Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802678
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald ranks #7 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 360009802678 · Long Island City, NY Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 12.3:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald grew from 531 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 505
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald
505 students
What this shows Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald compares
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.4%
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 66.1%
Asian 21.8%
White 8.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald
How many students attend Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald?
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald?
74.4% of students at Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald?
The largest demographic group at Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald?
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald ranks #7 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.