Enrollment
504
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Neck, NY
Ps 221 North Hills School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 221 North Hills School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902726
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Little Neck · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 221 North Hills School (the) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Little Neck, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 221 North Hills School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 221 North Hills School (the)
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Little Neck, New York, enrolling 504 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 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 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 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.
Against 910 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #312.
Its student body is led by Asian (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 221 North Hills School (the).
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 221 North Hills School (the) compares
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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.
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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
White 15.9%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ps 221 North Hills School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 221 North Hills School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 221 North Hills School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 221 North Hills School (the)
How many students attend Ps 221 North Hills School (the)?
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Neck, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 221 North Hills School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 221 North Hills School (the) is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 221 North Hills School (the)?
37.9% of students at Ps 221 North Hills School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 221 North Hills School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 221 North Hills School (the) is Asian at 63.3% of enrollment, in Little Neck, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 221 North Hills School (the)?
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 221 North Hills School (the) rank among schools in Little Neck?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 221 North Hills School (the) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Little Neck, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Neck on the city page.
Is Ps 221 North Hills School (the) a good school?
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 #26?
Besides Ps 221 North Hills School (the), New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.
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