- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 219 Paul Klapper
Federal NCES profile for Ps 219 Paul Klapper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202722
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 219 Paul Klapper earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 219 Paul Klapper has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 219 Paul Klapper ranks #3 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ps 219 Paul Klapper held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360012202722 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 9.6:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 219 Paul Klapper held near 611 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.6 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 219 Paul Klapper 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 596
Ps 219 Paul Klapper
596 students
What this shows Ps 219 Paul Klapper reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 219 Paul Klapper compares
Ps 219 Paul Klapper 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 10.1%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Ps 219 Paul Klapper is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 219 Paul Klapper Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher 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 219 Paul Klapper'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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 219 Paul Klapper
How many students attend Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
Ps 219 Paul Klapper has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 219 Paul Klapper is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 219 Paul Klapper?
66.7% of students at Ps 219 Paul Klapper are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
The largest demographic group at Ps 219 Paul Klapper is Asian at 51.7% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 219 Paul Klapper?
Ps 219 Paul Klapper has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 219 Paul Klapper rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 219 Paul Klapper ranks #3 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 219 Paul Klapper, 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.