Enrollment
271
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockaway Park, NY
Ps 47 Chris Galas
Federal NCES profile for Ps 47 Chris Galas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302208
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 47 Chris Galas earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 47 Chris Galas has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 47 Chris Galas ranks #2 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-15% 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
What stands out at Ps 47 Chris Galas
Ps 47 Chris Galas is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockaway Park, New York, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 638 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #566, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ps 47 Chris Galas.
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 47 Chris Galas compares
Ps 47 Chris Galas 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Ps 47 Chris Galas is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 47 Chris Galas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 47 Chris Galas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~271 students)
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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 public 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 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 47 Chris Galas?
Ps 47 Chris Galas has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 47 Chris Galas rank among schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 47 Chris Galas ranks #2 of 5 schools in Rockaway 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 Rockaway Park on the city page.
Is Ps 47 Chris Galas a good school?
Ps 47 Chris Galas earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 #27?
Besides Ps 47 Chris Galas, 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.
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