- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 234 Independence School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 234 Independence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007704356
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 234 Independence School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 234 Independence School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 234 Independence School ranks #4 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007704356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ps 234 Independence School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360007704356 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.4:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 234 Independence School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 234 Independence School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 460
Ps 234 Independence School
460 students
What this shows Ps 234 Independence School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 234 Independence School compares
Ps 234 Independence School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 86% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Asian 9.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Ps 234 Independence School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 234 Independence School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 234 Independence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 234 Independence School
How many students attend Ps 234 Independence School?
Ps 234 Independence School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 234 Independence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 234 Independence School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 234 Independence School?
7.8% of students at Ps 234 Independence School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 234 Independence School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 234 Independence School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 234 Independence School?
Ps 234 Independence School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 234 Independence School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 234 Independence School ranks #4 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Ps 234 Independence School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.