- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howard Beach, NY
Ps 232 Lindenwood
Federal NCES profile for Ps 232 Lindenwood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302743
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 232 Lindenwood earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Howard Beach · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 232 Lindenwood has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 232 Lindenwood ranks #3 of 3 schools in Howard Beach, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ps 232 Lindenwood held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360012302743 · Howard Beach, NY Other · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 16:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 232 Lindenwood held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 232 Lindenwood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 831
Ps 232 Lindenwood
831 students
What this shows Ps 232 Lindenwood reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 232 Lindenwood compares
Ps 232 Lindenwood 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 22.4%
Asian 11.7%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Ps 232 Lindenwood is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 232 Lindenwood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 232 Lindenwood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 232 Lindenwood
How many students attend Ps 232 Lindenwood?
Ps 232 Lindenwood has 831 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howard Beach, NY. CCD year-over-year: 805 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 232 Lindenwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 232 Lindenwood is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 232 Lindenwood?
55.4% of students at Ps 232 Lindenwood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 232 Lindenwood?
The largest demographic group at Ps 232 Lindenwood is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Howard Beach, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 232 Lindenwood?
Ps 232 Lindenwood has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 232 Lindenwood rank among schools in Howard Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 232 Lindenwood ranks #3 of 3 schools in Howard Beach, 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 #27?
Besides Ps 232 Lindenwood, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.