Enrollment
350
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayside, NY
Ps 31 Bayside
Federal NCES profile for Ps 31 Bayside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902145
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 31 Bayside earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 31 Bayside has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 31 Bayside ranks #8 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 31 Bayside compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 31 Bayside
Ps 31 Bayside is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 350 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 630 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #490, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% 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 31 Bayside.
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 31 Bayside compares
Ps 31 Bayside 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 8.3%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Ps 31 Bayside is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 31 Bayside 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 31 Bayside'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 (~350 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 31 Bayside
How many students attend Ps 31 Bayside?
Ps 31 Bayside has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 31 Bayside?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 31 Bayside is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 31 Bayside?
60.7% of students at Ps 31 Bayside are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 31 Bayside?
The largest demographic group at Ps 31 Bayside is Asian at 42.9% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 31 Bayside?
Ps 31 Bayside has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 31 Bayside rank among schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 31 Bayside ranks #8 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayside on the city page.
Is Ps 31 Bayside a good school?
Ps 31 Bayside earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 31 Bayside, 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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