- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Ps 70
Federal NCES profile for Ps 70, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202289
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 70 earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 70 has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 70 ranks #13 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ps 70 held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360010202289 · Long Island City, NY Other · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 16:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 70 held near 809 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 70 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 770
Ps 70
770 students
What this shows Ps 70 reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 70 compares
Ps 70 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.3%
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 43.4%
White 39.9%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Ps 70 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 70 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 70's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 70
How many students attend Ps 70?
Ps 70 has 770 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 809 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 70?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 70 is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 70?
73.1% of students at Ps 70 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 70?
The largest demographic group at Ps 70 is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 70?
Ps 70 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 70 rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 70 ranks #13 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 70, New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.