Enrollment
360
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 56 Harry Eichler
Federal NCES profile for Ps 56 Harry Eichler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012304352
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 56 Harry Eichler earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 56 Harry Eichler has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Harry Eichler ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012304352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 56 Harry Eichler compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 56 Harry Eichler
Ps 56 Harry Eichler is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Richmond Hill, New York, enrolling 360 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 719 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #479.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ps 56 Harry Eichler.
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 56 Harry Eichler compares
Ps 56 Harry Eichler 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
Asian 25.0%
African American 10.0%
White 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Ps 56 Harry Eichler is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 56 Harry Eichler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 56 Harry Eichler's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 56 Harry Eichler
How many students attend Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Harry Eichler is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
74.3% of students at Ps 56 Harry Eichler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
The largest demographic group at Ps 56 Harry Eichler is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 56 Harry Eichler?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 56 Harry Eichler rank among public schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Harry Eichler ranks #2 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 56 Harry Eichler a good school?
Ps 56 Harry Eichler earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #27?
Besides Ps 56 Harry Eichler, 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.
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