Enrollment
1,224
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009802215
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole is a large elementary school in Middle Village, New York, enrolling 1,224 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,224 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole.
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 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole compares
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~1,224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 40/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Middle Village on the city page.
Is Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole a good school?
Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole earns 40/100 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. 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 #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.
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