- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Astoria, NY
Ps 234
Federal NCES profile for Ps 234, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010205553
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 234 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 234 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 234 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Astoria, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010205553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Ps 234 grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+15.0%).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 360010205553 · Astoria, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 16:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 234 grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (+15.0%). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 234 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 465
Ps 234
465 students
What this shows Ps 234 reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 234 compares
Ps 234 is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16:1
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
35.3%
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 36.3%
White 35.9%
Asian 14.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Ps 234 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 234 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 234's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 234
How many students attend Ps 234?
Ps 234 has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Astoria, NY. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 234?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 234 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 234?
70.0% of students at Ps 234 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 234?
The largest demographic group at Ps 234 is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Astoria, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 234?
Ps 234 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 234 rank among schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 234 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Astoria, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Astoria on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 234, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.