- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ozone Park, NY
Ps 63 Old South
Federal NCES profile for Ps 63 Old South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302268
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 63 Old South earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Ozone Park · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 63 Old South has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 63 Old South ranks #3 of 4 schools in Ozone Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 63 Old South held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360012302268 · Ozone Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 16.2:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 63 Old South held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 63 Old South 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 957
Ps 63 Old South
957 students
What this shows Ps 63 Old South reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 63 Old South compares
Ps 63 Old South 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 32% | 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
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% 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 methodology
Economic need
74.2%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.5%
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.
Student demographics
Asian 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Ps 63 Old South is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 63 Old South 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 | Lower 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 63 Old South'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 (~957 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 63 Old South
How many students attend Ps 63 Old South?
Ps 63 Old South has 957 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ozone Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,016 (2022-23) → 1,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 63 Old South?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 63 Old South is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 63 Old South?
74.2% of students at Ps 63 Old South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 63 Old South?
The largest demographic group at Ps 63 Old South is Asian at 47.1% of enrollment, in Ozone Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 63 Old South?
Ps 63 Old South has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 63 Old South rank among schools in Ozone Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 63 Old South ranks #3 of 4 schools in Ozone Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ozone Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 63 Old South, 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.