Enrollment
505
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802678
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 827 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #527.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald compares
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald a good school?
Ps 199 Maurice a Fitzgerald earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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