- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middle Village, NY
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
Federal NCES profile for Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009802215
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Middle Village · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Middle Village, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 92.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 360009802215 · Middle Village, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,224 enr · 14.6:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole held near 1,218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 92.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
1,224 students
What this shows Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole reports 1,224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole compares
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Asian 24.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
How many students attend Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole has 1,224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middle Village, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,172 (2022-23) → 1,218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
47.2% of students at Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
The largest demographic group at Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Middle Village, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole rank among public schools in Middle Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Middle Village, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.