Enrollment
548
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902129
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #26 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 26 Rufus King compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 26 Rufus King
Ps 26 Rufus King is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 548 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 679 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #519, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 26 Rufus King.
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 26 Rufus King compares
Ps 26 Rufus King 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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 25/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 26 Rufus King a good school?
Ps 26 Rufus King earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 #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.
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