Enrollment
1,047
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elmhurst, NY
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009802343
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Elmhurst, New York, enrolling 1,047 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,047 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the).
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 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) compares
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,047 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,047
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 78.5%
Asian 18.6%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~1,047 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)
How many students attend Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)?
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) has 1,047 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elmhurst, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)?
81.9% of students at Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 78.5% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the)?
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) rank among elementary schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
Is Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) a good school?
Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #24?
Besides Ps 89 Jose Peralta School of Dreamers (the), 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.
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