- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Point, NY
Ps 29
Federal NCES profile for Ps 29, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202136
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 29 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in College Point · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 29 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 29 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in College Point, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 29 held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360012202136 · College Point, NY Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 29 held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.9 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 29 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 682
Ps 29
682 students
What this shows Ps 29 reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 29 compares
Ps 29 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
52.3%
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 70.1%
Asian 20.1%
White 7.2%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Ps 29 is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 29 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 29's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 29
How many students attend Ps 29?
Ps 29 has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Point, NY. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 29?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 29 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 29?
82.5% of students at Ps 29 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 29?
The largest demographic group at Ps 29 is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in College Point, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 29?
Ps 29 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 29 rank among public schools in College Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 29 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in College Point, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 29, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.