- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 21 Edward Hart
Federal NCES profile for Ps 21 Edward Hart, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202109
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 21 Edward Hart earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #16 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 21 Edward Hart has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 21 Edward Hart ranks #16 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ps 21 Edward Hart held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360012202109 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 14.9:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 21 Edward Hart held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 21 Edward Hart 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 1,086
Ps 21 Edward Hart
1,086 students
What this shows Ps 21 Edward Hart reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 21 Edward Hart compares
Ps 21 Edward Hart 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Asian 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
White 5.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Ps 21 Edward Hart is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 21 Edward Hart Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 21 Edward Hart'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 (~1,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 21 Edward Hart
How many students attend Ps 21 Edward Hart?
Ps 21 Edward Hart has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,073 (2022-23) → 1,086 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 21 Edward Hart?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 21 Edward Hart is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 21 Edward Hart?
72.0% of students at Ps 21 Edward Hart are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 21 Edward Hart?
The largest demographic group at Ps 21 Edward Hart is Asian at 56.8% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 21 Edward Hart?
Ps 21 Edward Hart has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 21 Edward Hart rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 21 Edward Hart ranks #16 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 21 Edward Hart, 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.