- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queens Village, NY
Ps 34 John Harvard
Federal NCES profile for Ps 34 John Harvard, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102158
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 34 John Harvard earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Queens Village · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 34 John Harvard has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 34 John Harvard ranks #2 of 5 schools in Queens Village, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 34 John Harvard held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360010102158 · Queens Village, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 34 John Harvard held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 34 John Harvard in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 440
Ps 34 John Harvard
440 students
What this shows Ps 34 John Harvard reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 34 John Harvard compares
Ps 34 John Harvard 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.8%
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
African American 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Asian 19.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Ps 34 John Harvard is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 34 John Harvard Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 34 John Harvard's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 34 John Harvard
How many students attend Ps 34 John Harvard?
Ps 34 John Harvard has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queens Village, NY. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 34 John Harvard?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 34 John Harvard is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 34 John Harvard?
81.6% of students at Ps 34 John Harvard are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 34 John Harvard?
The largest demographic group at Ps 34 John Harvard is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Queens Village, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 34 John Harvard?
Ps 34 John Harvard 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 34 John Harvard rank among schools in Queens Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 34 John Harvard ranks #2 of 5 schools in Queens Village, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queens Village on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 34 John Harvard, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.