- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Ozone Park, NY
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon
Federal NCES profile for Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302198
👥 S:T ratio 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in South Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon 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 45 Clarence Witherspoon ranks #7 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+137 students YoY
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+49.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+137 students YoY 360012302198 · South Ozone Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 25.8:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+49.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon 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 464
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon
464 students
What this shows Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon compares
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is a growing 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 119% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 119% 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.
Engagement
42.9%
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 56.9%
African American 31.0%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon'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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon
How many students attend Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is 25.8:1, which is 119% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
80.4% of students at Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
The largest demographic group at Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in South Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon?
Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 45 Clarence Witherspoon rank among schools in South Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon ranks #7 of 7 schools in South Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 45 Clarence Witherspoon, 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.