Enrollment
261
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Albans, NY
Ps 360
Federal NCES profile for Ps 360, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010106550
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 360 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Saint Albans · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 360 has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 360 ranks #2 of 5 schools in Saint Albans, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 360 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 360
Ps 360 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint Albans, New York, enrolling 261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.3% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #476, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps 360.
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 360 compares
Ps 360 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
African American 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Ps 360 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 360 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 360's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 360
How many students attend Ps 360?
Ps 360 has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Albans, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 360?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 360 is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 360?
50.3% of students at Ps 360 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 360?
The largest demographic group at Ps 360 is African American at 79.7% of enrollment, in Saint Albans, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 360?
Ps 360 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 360 rank among schools in Saint Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 360 ranks #2 of 5 schools in Saint Albans, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Albans on the city page.
Is Ps 360 a good school?
Ps 360 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. 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 #29?
Besides Ps 360, 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.
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