- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International
Federal NCES profile for Ps 59 Beekman Hill International, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702253
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #152 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 Beekman Hill International ranks #152 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360007702253 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 15.2:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 531
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International
531 students
What this shows Ps 59 Beekman Hill International reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 59 Beekman Hill International compares
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 83% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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
White 58.9%
Asian 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Ps 59 Beekman Hill International is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 59 Beekman Hill International Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 59 Beekman Hill International's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 59 Beekman Hill International
How many students attend Ps 59 Beekman Hill International?
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 Beekman Hill International?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 Beekman Hill International is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 59 Beekman Hill International?
9.8% of students at Ps 59 Beekman Hill International are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 59 Beekman Hill International?
The largest demographic group at Ps 59 Beekman Hill International is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 59 Beekman Hill International?
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 59 Beekman Hill International rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 Beekman Hill International ranks #152 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Ps 59 Beekman Hill International, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.