- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Astoria, NY
Ps 84 Steinway
Federal NCES profile for Ps 84 Steinway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202328
👥 S:T ratio 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 84 Steinway earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 84 Steinway has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 84 Steinway ranks #3 of 3 schools in Astoria, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ps 84 Steinway grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 360010202328 · Astoria, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 17.6:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 84 Steinway grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 84 Steinway 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 353
Ps 84 Steinway
353 students
What this shows Ps 84 Steinway reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 84 Steinway compares
Ps 84 Steinway is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
Asian 6.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Ps 84 Steinway is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 84 Steinway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 84 Steinway'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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 84 Steinway
How many students attend Ps 84 Steinway?
Ps 84 Steinway has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Astoria, NY. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 84 Steinway?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 84 Steinway is 17.6:1, which is 49% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 84 Steinway?
46.9% of students at Ps 84 Steinway are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 84 Steinway?
The largest demographic group at Ps 84 Steinway is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Astoria, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 84 Steinway?
Ps 84 Steinway has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 84 Steinway rank among schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 84 Steinway ranks #3 of 3 schools in Astoria, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Astoria on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 84 Steinway, 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.