- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 51
Federal NCES profile for Ps 51, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012301790
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 51 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 51 has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 51 ranks #6 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012301790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ps 51 grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360012301790 · Richmond Hill, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 16.8:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 51 grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 51 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 202
Ps 51
202 students
What this shows Ps 51 reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 51 compares
Ps 51 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
Asian 26.7%
White 9.4%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Ps 51 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 51 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 51'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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 51
How many students attend Ps 51?
Ps 51 has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 51?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 51 is 16.8:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 51?
80.4% of students at Ps 51 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 51?
The largest demographic group at Ps 51 is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 51?
Ps 51 has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 51 rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 51 ranks #6 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 51, 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.