- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayside, NY
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens
Federal NCES profile for Ps 203 Oakland Gardens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902687
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 203 Oakland Gardens ranks #2 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 360009902687 · Bayside, NY Other · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 16.7:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 818
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens
818 students
What this shows Ps 203 Oakland Gardens reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 203 Oakland Gardens compares
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Ps 203 Oakland Gardens is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 203 Oakland Gardens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 203 Oakland Gardens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 203 Oakland Gardens
How many students attend Ps 203 Oakland Gardens?
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 203 Oakland Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 203 Oakland Gardens is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 203 Oakland Gardens?
36.8% of students at Ps 203 Oakland Gardens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 203 Oakland Gardens?
The largest demographic group at Ps 203 Oakland Gardens is Asian at 76.8% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 203 Oakland Gardens?
Ps 203 Oakland Gardens has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 203 Oakland Gardens rank among schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 203 Oakland Gardens ranks #2 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 203 Oakland Gardens, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.