Enrollment
1,066
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodside, NY
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802739
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Woodside · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks #6 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Woodside, New York, enrolling 1,066 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,066 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 339 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #310, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and Asian (38%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan.
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 229 Emanuel Kaplan compares
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
Asian 38.4%
White 11.1%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,066 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan
How many students attend Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
69.3% of students at Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Woodside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 229 Emanuel Kaplan rank among schools in Woodside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan ranks #6 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodside on the city page.
Is Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan a good school?
Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 #24?
Besides Ps 229 Emanuel Kaplan, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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