Enrollment
957
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodhaven, NY
Ps 60 Woodhaven
Federal NCES profile for Ps 60 Woodhaven, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302259
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 60 Woodhaven earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 60 Woodhaven has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 60 Woodhaven ranks #3 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 60 Woodhaven compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 60 Woodhaven
Ps 60 Woodhaven is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Woodhaven, New York, enrolling 957 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% 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 76.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 957 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #397, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.2% 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 60 Woodhaven.
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 60 Woodhaven compares
Ps 60 Woodhaven 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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 71.9%
Asian 19.1%
African American 3.7%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Ps 60 Woodhaven is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 60 Woodhaven Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 60 Woodhaven'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 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 (~957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 60 Woodhaven
How many students attend Ps 60 Woodhaven?
Ps 60 Woodhaven has 957 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodhaven, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 60 Woodhaven?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 60 Woodhaven is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 60 Woodhaven?
76.3% of students at Ps 60 Woodhaven are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 60 Woodhaven?
The largest demographic group at Ps 60 Woodhaven is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 60 Woodhaven?
Ps 60 Woodhaven has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 60 Woodhaven rank among schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 60 Woodhaven ranks #3 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodhaven on the city page.
Is Ps 60 Woodhaven a good school?
Ps 60 Woodhaven earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 #27?
Besides Ps 60 Woodhaven, 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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