- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ps 47 Chris Galas grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360012302208 · Rockaway Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 10:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 47 Chris Galas grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 47 Chris Galas 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 271
Ps 47 Chris Galas
271 students
What this shows Ps 47 Chris Galas reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 47 Chris Galas compares
Ps 47 Chris Galas 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~271 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 20.
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 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 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.
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.