Enrollment
1,187
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmhurst, NY
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
Federal NCES profile for Ps 7 Louis F Simeone, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009801406
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 7 Louis F Simeone ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009801406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 7 Louis F Simeone compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Elmhurst, New York, enrolling 1,187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,187 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by Asian (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 7 Louis F Simeone.
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 7 Louis F Simeone compares
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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.
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
Asian 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Ps 7 Louis F Simeone is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 7 Louis F Simeone 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 7 Louis F Simeone's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~1,187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 7 Louis F Simeone
How many students attend Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmhurst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 7 Louis F Simeone is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
79.6% of students at Ps 7 Louis F Simeone are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
The largest demographic group at Ps 7 Louis F Simeone is Asian at 58.3% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 7 Louis F Simeone?
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 7 Louis F Simeone rank among schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 7 Louis F Simeone ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
Is Ps 7 Louis F Simeone a good school?
Ps 7 Louis F Simeone earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #24?
Besides Ps 7 Louis F Simeone, 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.
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