- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Ps 43
Federal NCES profile for Ps 43, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302512
👥 S:T ratio 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 43 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 43 has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 43 ranks #1 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Ps 43 shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 360012302512 · Far Rockaway, NY Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 13.7:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 43 shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 43 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 574
Ps 43
574 students
What this shows Ps 43 reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 43 compares
Ps 43 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Ps 43 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 43 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 43'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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 43
How many students attend Ps 43?
Ps 43 has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 43?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 43 is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 43?
89.4% of students at Ps 43 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 43?
The largest demographic group at Ps 43 is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 43?
Ps 43 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 43 rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 43 ranks #1 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 43, 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.