- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitestone, NY
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
Federal NCES profile for Ps 209 Clearview Gardens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202703
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Whitestone · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 209 Clearview Gardens ranks #1 of 4 schools in Whitestone, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 360012202703 · Whitestone, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens 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 445
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
445 students
What this shows Ps 209 Clearview Gardens reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 209 Clearview Gardens compares
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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 57.5%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Ps 209 Clearview Gardens is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 209 Clearview Gardens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 209 Clearview Gardens'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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
How many students attend Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitestone, NY. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 209 Clearview Gardens is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
38.4% of students at Ps 209 Clearview Gardens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
The largest demographic group at Ps 209 Clearview Gardens is Asian at 57.5% of enrollment, in Whitestone, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 209 Clearview Gardens?
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 209 Clearview Gardens rank among schools in Whitestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 209 Clearview Gardens ranks #1 of 4 schools in Whitestone, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitestone on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 209 Clearview Gardens, 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.