- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgewood, NY
Ps 71 Forest
Federal NCES profile for Ps 71 Forest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802292
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 71 Forest earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 71 Forest has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 71 Forest ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Ps 71 Forest shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 360009802292 · Ridgewood, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13.4:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 71 Forest shrank from 547 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 71 Forest 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 468
Ps 71 Forest
468 students
What this shows Ps 71 Forest reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 71 Forest compares
Ps 71 Forest is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.7%
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 65.8%
White 26.1%
Asian 5.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Ps 71 Forest is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 71 Forest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 71 Forest'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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 71 Forest
How many students attend Ps 71 Forest?
Ps 71 Forest has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgewood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 71 Forest?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 71 Forest is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 71 Forest?
76.1% of students at Ps 71 Forest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 71 Forest?
The largest demographic group at Ps 71 Forest is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 71 Forest?
Ps 71 Forest has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 71 Forest rank among schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 71 Forest ranks #4 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 71 Forest, 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.