- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 26 Rufus King
Federal NCES profile for Ps 26 Rufus King, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902129
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 26 Rufus King earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #26 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 26 Rufus King has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 26 Rufus King ranks #26 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ps 26 Rufus King held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360009902129 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.4:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 26 Rufus King held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 26 Rufus King in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 548
Ps 26 Rufus King
548 students
What this shows Ps 26 Rufus King reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 26 Rufus King compares
Ps 26 Rufus King 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 13.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Ps 26 Rufus King is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 26 Rufus King Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 26 Rufus King's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 26 Rufus King
How many students attend Ps 26 Rufus King?
Ps 26 Rufus King has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 26 Rufus King?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 26 Rufus King is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 26 Rufus King?
63.5% of students at Ps 26 Rufus King are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 26 Rufus King?
The largest demographic group at Ps 26 Rufus King is Asian at 53.1% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 26 Rufus King?
Ps 26 Rufus King has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 26 Rufus King rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 26 Rufus King ranks #26 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 #26?
Besides Ps 26 Rufus King, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.