- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Richmond Hill, NY
Ps 62 Chester Park School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 62 Chester Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302265
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 62 Chester Park School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 827
- students enrolled
Ps 62 Chester Park School has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 62 Chester Park School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360012302265 · South Richmond Hill, NY Other · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 15.6:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 62 Chester Park School held near 795 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 62 Chester Park School 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 827
Ps 62 Chester Park School
827 students
What this shows Ps 62 Chester Park School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 62 Chester Park School compares
Ps 62 Chester Park School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
Asian 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.9%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Ps 62 Chester Park School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 62 Chester Park School 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 62 Chester Park School'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 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 62 Chester Park School
How many students attend Ps 62 Chester Park School?
Ps 62 Chester Park School has 827 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Richmond Hill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 62 Chester Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 62 Chester Park School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 62 Chester Park School?
75.8% of students at Ps 62 Chester Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 62 Chester Park School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 62 Chester Park School is Asian at 43.8% of enrollment, in South Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 62 Chester Park School?
Ps 62 Chester Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 62 Chester Park School, 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.