- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden
Federal NCES profile for Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202711
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #16 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden ranks #16 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360012202711 · Flushing, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 13.2:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden 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 331
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden
331 students
What this shows Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden compares
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 5.4%
White 2.7%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden'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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden
How many students attend Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
72.6% of students at Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
The largest demographic group at Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden is Asian at 58.6% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden?
Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden 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 214 Cadwallader Colden rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 214 Cadwallader Colden 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 214 Cadwallader Colden, 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.