Enrollment
468
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802292
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 71 Forest earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 71 Forest compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 71 Forest
Ps 71 Forest is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ridgewood, New York, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 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 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 890 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #667, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.7% 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 71 Forest.
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 71 Forest compares
Ps 71 Forest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 2,131
- 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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 71 Forest a good school?
Ps 71 Forest earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. 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 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.
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