- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Long Island City, NY
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Federal NCES profile for Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010202330
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 15
- schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks #6 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360010202330 · Long Island City, NY Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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 535
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
535 students
What this shows Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone compares
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone'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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone
How many students attend Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
44.0% of students at Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
The largest demographic group at Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 85 Judge Charles Vallone rank among schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks #6 of 15 schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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.