- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 55 Maure
Federal NCES profile for Ps 55 Maure, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010002241
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 55 Maure earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 55 Maure has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 55 Maure ranks #5 of 7 schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 55 Maure held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360010002241 · Richmond Hill, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.6:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 55 Maure held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 55 Maure 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 466
Ps 55 Maure
466 students
What this shows Ps 55 Maure reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 55 Maure compares
Ps 55 Maure 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Asian 23.8%
African American 10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Ps 55 Maure is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 55 Maure Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 55 Maure'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 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 55 Maure
How many students attend Ps 55 Maure?
Ps 55 Maure has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond Hill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 55 Maure?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 55 Maure is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 55 Maure?
75.3% of students at Ps 55 Maure are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 55 Maure?
The largest demographic group at Ps 55 Maure is American Indian / Alaska Native at 31.1% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 55 Maure?
Ps 55 Maure has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 55 Maure rank among schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 55 Maure ranks #5 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 #28?
Besides Ps 55 Maure, 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.