- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitestone, NY
Ps 79 Francis Lewis
Federal NCES profile for Ps 79 Francis Lewis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202314
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 79 Francis Lewis earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Whitestone · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 79 Francis Lewis has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 79 Francis Lewis ranks #2 of 4 schools in Whitestone, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ps 79 Francis Lewis held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 64.8 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360012202314 · Whitestone, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,088 enr · 17:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 79 Francis Lewis held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 64.8 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 79 Francis Lewis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 1,088
Ps 79 Francis Lewis
1,088 students
What this shows Ps 79 Francis Lewis reports 1,088 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 79 Francis Lewis compares
Ps 79 Francis Lewis 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
White 14.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Ps 79 Francis Lewis is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 79 Francis Lewis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 79 Francis Lewis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,088 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 79 Francis Lewis
How many students attend Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
Ps 79 Francis Lewis has 1,088 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitestone, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,057 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 79 Francis Lewis is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
55.9% of students at Ps 79 Francis Lewis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
The largest demographic group at Ps 79 Francis Lewis is Asian at 61.3% of enrollment, in Whitestone, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 79 Francis Lewis?
Ps 79 Francis Lewis has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 79 Francis Lewis rank among schools in Whitestone?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 79 Francis Lewis ranks #2 of 4 schools in Whitestone, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitestone on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 79 Francis Lewis, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.