Enrollment
445
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202703
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Whitestone · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 209 Clearview Gardens compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 209 Clearview Gardens
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Whitestone, New York, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 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 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 928 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (58%) and White (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Ps 209 Clearview Gardens.
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 209 Clearview Gardens compares
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 209 Clearview Gardens a good school?
Ps 209 Clearview Gardens earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 #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.
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