- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902726
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Little Neck · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 360009902726 · Little Neck, NY Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 13.6:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 504
Ps 221 North Hills School (the)
504 students
What this shows Ps 221 North Hills School (the) reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 221 North Hills School (the) compares
Ps 221 North Hills School (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~504 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 45.
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.