Enrollment
750
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maspeth, NY
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 58 School of Heroes (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009805245
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Maspeth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Maspeth, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009805245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Maspeth, New York, enrolling 750 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 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 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 587 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 58 School of Heroes (the).
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 58 School of Heroes (the) compares
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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 47.3%
Asian 36.0%
White 13.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other 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 (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)
How many students attend Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)?
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maspeth, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)?
70.8% of students at Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Maspeth, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 58 School of Heroes (the)?
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 58 School of Heroes (the) rank among schools in Maspeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) ranks #2 of 3 schools in Maspeth, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maspeth on the city page.
Is Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) a good school?
Ps 58 School of Heroes (the) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 #24?
Besides Ps 58 School of Heroes (the), New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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