- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 273
Federal NCES profile for Ps 273, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306195
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 273 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 273 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 273 ranks #1 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ps 273 held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360012306195 · Richmond Hill, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 10.3:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 273 held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 273 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 329
Ps 273
329 students
What this shows Ps 273 reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 273 compares
Ps 273 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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 75.7%
Asian 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Ps 273 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 273 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 273's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 273
How many students attend Ps 273?
Ps 273 has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 273?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 273 is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 273?
79.4% of students at Ps 273 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 273?
The largest demographic group at Ps 273 is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 273?
Ps 273 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 273 rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 273 ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 273, 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.