- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902693
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360009902693 · Bayside, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 13.2:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell 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 225
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell
225 students
What this shows Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell compares
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~225 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 50/100 (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 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.
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.