- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202683
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #22 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) ranks #22 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 360012202683 · Flushing, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 10.5:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 304
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)
304 students
What this shows Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) compares
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.0%
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 43.8%
African American 36.2%
Asian 12.5%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)
How many students attend Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?
81.3% of students at Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?
Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) 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 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) ranks #22 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the), New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.