- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgewood, NY
Ps 88 Seneca
Federal NCES profile for Ps 88 Seneca, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009802340
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 88 Seneca earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 88 Seneca has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 88 Seneca ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Ps 88 Seneca held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 360009802340 · Ridgewood, NY Other · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 16.5:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ps 88 Seneca held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 88 Seneca in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 692
Ps 88 Seneca
692 students
What this shows Ps 88 Seneca reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 88 Seneca compares
Ps 88 Seneca 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 25.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Ps 88 Seneca is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 88 Seneca Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 88 Seneca's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 88 Seneca
How many students attend Ps 88 Seneca?
Ps 88 Seneca has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgewood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 88 Seneca?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 88 Seneca is 16.5:1, which is 40% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 88 Seneca?
71.5% of students at Ps 88 Seneca are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 88 Seneca?
The largest demographic group at Ps 88 Seneca is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 88 Seneca?
Ps 88 Seneca has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 88 Seneca rank among schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 88 Seneca ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ps 88 Seneca, 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.