Enrollment
525
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012305729
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) ranks #3 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond Hill, New York, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 853 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #653, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) compares
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.6%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
Asian 13.1%
White 4.6%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)
How many students attend Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?
76.0% of students at Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) ranks #3 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
Is Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) a good school?
Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 254 Rosa Parks School (the), 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.
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