- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgewood, NY
Ps 68 Cambridge
Federal NCES profile for Ps 68 Cambridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802284
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 68 Cambridge earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 68 Cambridge has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 68 Cambridge ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 68 Cambridge held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360009802284 · Ridgewood, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 14.2:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 68 Cambridge held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 68 Cambridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 455
Ps 68 Cambridge
455 students
What this shows Ps 68 Cambridge reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 68 Cambridge compares
Ps 68 Cambridge 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
White 8.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Ps 68 Cambridge is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 68 Cambridge 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 68 Cambridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 68 Cambridge
How many students attend Ps 68 Cambridge?
Ps 68 Cambridge has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgewood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 68 Cambridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 68 Cambridge is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 68 Cambridge?
72.3% of students at Ps 68 Cambridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 68 Cambridge?
The largest demographic group at Ps 68 Cambridge is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 68 Cambridge?
Ps 68 Cambridge has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 68 Cambridge rank among schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 68 Cambridge ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ridgewood on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 68 Cambridge, 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.