- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306606
👥 S:T ratio 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 377 earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 11
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ps 377 held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360012306606 · Richmond Hill, NY Other · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 19.5:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 377 held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 377 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 507
Ps 377
507 students
What this shows Ps 377 reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 377 compares
Ps 377 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 11/100 (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 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.
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.