- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgewood, NY
Ps 239
Federal NCES profile for Ps 239, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009805564
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 239 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 239 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 239 ranks #3 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009805564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Ps 239 shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 360009805564 · Ridgewood, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 12.2:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 239 shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 410 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 239 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 414
Ps 239
414 students
What this shows Ps 239 reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 239 compares
Ps 239 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.3%
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 80.4%
Asian 8.2%
White 7.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Ps 239 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 239 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 239's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 239
How many students attend Ps 239?
Ps 239 has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgewood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 239?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 239 is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 239?
84.3% of students at Ps 239 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 239?
The largest demographic group at Ps 239 is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 239?
Ps 239 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 239 rank among schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 239 ranks #3 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ridgewood on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 239, 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.