Enrollment
353
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202328
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 84 Steinway compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 84 Steinway
Ps 84 Steinway is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Astoria, New York, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 49% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 847 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #820, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Ps 84 Steinway.
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 84 Steinway compares
Ps 84 Steinway 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~353 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Ps 84 Steinway a good school?
Ps 84 Steinway earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 #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.
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