Enrollment
445
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bayside, NY
Ps 41 Crocheron
Federal NCES profile for Ps 41 Crocheron, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009902183
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 41 Crocheron earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 16
- public schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 41 Crocheron has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 41 Crocheron ranks #6 of 16 public schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 41 Crocheron compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 41 Crocheron
Ps 41 Crocheron is a mid-sized elementary school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 445 students.
At 11.1:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 933 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #137.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 41 Crocheron.
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 41 Crocheron compares
Ps 41 Crocheron 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 15.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Ps 41 Crocheron is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 41 Crocheron Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 41 Crocheron'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 elementary 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 (~445 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 41 Crocheron
How many students attend Ps 41 Crocheron?
Ps 41 Crocheron has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 41 Crocheron?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 41 Crocheron is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 41 Crocheron?
42.1% of students at Ps 41 Crocheron are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 41 Crocheron?
The largest demographic group at Ps 41 Crocheron is Asian at 60.9% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 41 Crocheron?
Ps 41 Crocheron has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 41 Crocheron rank among public schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 41 Crocheron ranks #6 of 16 public 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 public schools in Bayside on the city page.
Is Ps 41 Crocheron a good school?
Ps 41 Crocheron earns 43/100 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 41 Crocheron, 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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