Enrollment
462
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 54 Hillside
Federal NCES profile for Ps 54 Hillside, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002236
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 54 Hillside earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 54 Hillside has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 54 Hillside ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 54 Hillside compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 54 Hillside
Ps 54 Hillside is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Richmond Hill, New York, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,003 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #813, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students) and Hillcrest High School (2,298 students) alongside Ps 54 Hillside.
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 54 Hillside compares
Ps 54 Hillside 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
Asian 21.2%
White 5.4%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Ps 54 Hillside is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 54 Hillside Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 54 Hillside's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 54 Hillside
How many students attend Ps 54 Hillside?
Ps 54 Hillside has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 54 Hillside?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 54 Hillside is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 54 Hillside?
81.4% of students at Ps 54 Hillside are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 54 Hillside?
The largest demographic group at Ps 54 Hillside is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 54 Hillside?
Ps 54 Hillside has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 54 Hillside rank among public schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 54 Hillside ranks #4 of 10 public 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 public schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
Is Ps 54 Hillside a good school?
Ps 54 Hillside earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 #28?
Besides Ps 54 Hillside, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.
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