Enrollment
271
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360012302208
Ps 47 Chris Galas — Rockaway Park, NY
Federal NCES profile for Ps 47 Chris Galas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 47 Chris Galas compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ps 47 Chris Galas reports 271 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 41% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the New York average and 19% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 47 Chris Galas compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
9.4:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 19% in New York — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 271 Top 19% in New York — larger than 81% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 9.4:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.1% -25% vs state
NCES ID 360012302208
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.8%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
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- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 47 Chris Galas
How many students attend Ps 47 Chris Galas?
Ps 47 Chris Galas has 271 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 47 Chris Galas?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 47 Chris Galas is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 47 Chris Galas?
42.1% of students at Ps 47 Chris Galas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 47 Chris Galas?
The largest demographic group at Ps 47 Chris Galas is White at 67.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCKAWAY PARK, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 47 Chris Galas?
Ps 47 Chris Galas has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.