- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corona, NY
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009805244
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) ranks #4 of 6 schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009805244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 360009805244 · Corona, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 9.5:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 265
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)
265 students
What this shows Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) compares
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.6%
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
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
Asian 2.6%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)
How many students attend Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)?
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corona, NY. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)?
80.6% of students at Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the)?
Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) rank among schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the) ranks #4 of 6 schools in Corona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corona on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (the), New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.