- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rego Park, NY
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002696
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rego Park · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rego Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 360010002696 · Rego Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 14.1:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 522
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)
522 students
What this shows Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) compares
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
White 34.7%
Asian 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)
How many students attend Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)?
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) has 522 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rego Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)?
73.0% of students at Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Rego Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the)?
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 206 Horace Harding School (the) rank among schools in Rego Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rego Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rego Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Ps 206 Horace Harding School (the), New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.