- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012204892
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #23 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks #23 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012204892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360012204892 · Flushing, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 12.6:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 303
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
303 students
What this shows Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School compares
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
Asian 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Asian at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
How many students attend Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
67.9% of students at Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is Asian at 78.2% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?
Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks #23 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.