Enrollment
602
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, NY
Ps 419
Federal NCES profile for Ps 419, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009806754
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 419 earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 419 has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 419 ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+264% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 419 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 419
Ps 419 is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 264% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.6% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 644 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #640, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 419.
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 419 compares
Ps 419 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 | 43:1 | ▲ 264% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
43:1
students per teacher
- 264% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 95.0%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.2%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Ps 419 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 419 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 419's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle 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 (~602 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 419
How many students attend Ps 419?
Ps 419 has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 419?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 419 is 43:1, which is 264% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 174% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 419?
92.6% of students at Ps 419 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 419?
The largest demographic group at Ps 419 is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 419?
Ps 419 has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 419 rank among middle schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 419 ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is Ps 419 a good school?
Ps 419 earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #24?
Besides Ps 419, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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