Enrollment
507
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 377
Federal NCES profile for Ps 377, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306606
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 377 earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 377 has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 377 ranks #7 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 377 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 377
Ps 377 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond Hill, New York, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 65% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 706 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #703, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ps 377.
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 377 compares
Ps 377 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 65% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
Asian 24.7%
White 8.7%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Ps 377 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 377 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 377's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 377
How many students attend Ps 377?
Ps 377 has 507 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 377?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 377 is 19.5:1, which is 65% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 377?
60.4% of students at Ps 377 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 377?
The largest demographic group at Ps 377 is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 377?
Ps 377 has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 377 rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 377 ranks #7 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
Is Ps 377 a good school?
Ps 377 earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 #27?
Besides Ps 377, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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