- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360012304352
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ps 56 Harry Eichler held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360012304352 · Richmond Hill, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 56 Harry Eichler held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 56 Harry Eichler 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 360
Ps 56 Harry Eichler
360 students
What this shows Ps 56 Harry Eichler reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 56 Harry Eichler compares
Ps 56 Harry Eichler 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.