- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson Heights, NY
Ps 212
Federal NCES profile for Ps 212, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010204785
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 212 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Jackson Heights · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 212 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 212 ranks #1 of 5 schools in Jackson Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010204785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Ps 212 shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 360010204785 · Jackson Heights, NY Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 10.8:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 212 shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 212 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 562
Ps 212
562 students
What this shows Ps 212 reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 212 compares
Ps 212 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
Asian 20.3%
White 12.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Ps 212 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 212 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 212's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 212
How many students attend Ps 212?
Ps 212 has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson Heights, NY. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 212?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 212 is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 212?
59.6% of students at Ps 212 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 212?
The largest demographic group at Ps 212 is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Jackson Heights, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 212?
Ps 212 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 212 rank among schools in Jackson Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 212 ranks #1 of 5 schools in Jackson Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 212, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.