Enrollment
225
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayside, NY
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Federal NCES profile for Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902693
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks #3 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is a small combined-grade school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell.
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 205 Alexander Graham Bell compares
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Asian 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 11.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
How many students attend Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
31.2% of students at Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
The largest demographic group at Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 205 Alexander Graham Bell rank among schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks #3 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.
Is Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell a good school?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. 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 #26?
Besides Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell, 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.
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