- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayside, NY
Ps 46 Alley Pond
Federal NCES profile for Ps 46 Alley Pond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902203
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 46 Alley Pond earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 46 Alley Pond has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 46 Alley Pond ranks #1 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Ps 46 Alley Pond grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360009902203 · Bayside, NY Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 11.8:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 46 Alley Pond grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 46 Alley Pond in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 520
Ps 46 Alley Pond
520 students
What this shows Ps 46 Alley Pond reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 46 Alley Pond compares
Ps 46 Alley Pond 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 11.9%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Ps 46 Alley Pond is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 46 Alley Pond 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 46 Alley Pond's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 46 Alley Pond
How many students attend Ps 46 Alley Pond?
Ps 46 Alley Pond has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 46 Alley Pond?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 46 Alley Pond is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 46 Alley Pond?
43.9% of students at Ps 46 Alley Pond are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 46 Alley Pond?
The largest demographic group at Ps 46 Alley Pond is Asian at 56.5% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 46 Alley Pond?
Ps 46 Alley Pond has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 46 Alley Pond rank among schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 46 Alley Pond ranks #1 of 9 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 schools in Bayside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 46 Alley Pond, 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.