- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002236
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 54 Hillside earns 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ps 54 Hillside held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360010002236 · Richmond Hill, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 54 Hillside held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 54 Hillside in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 462
Ps 54 Hillside
462 students
What this shows Ps 54 Hillside reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 54 Hillside compares
Ps 54 Hillside 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.