Enrollment
353
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Neck, NY
Ps 94 David D Porter
Federal NCES profile for Ps 94 David D Porter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902358
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 94 David D Porter earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Little Neck · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 94 David D Porter has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 94 David D Porter ranks #1 of 3 schools in Little Neck, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 94 David D Porter compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 94 David D Porter
Ps 94 David D Porter is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Little Neck, New York, enrolling 353 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 854 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 94 David D Porter.
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 94 David D Porter compares
Ps 94 David D Porter 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 27% | 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
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Asian 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 7.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Ps 94 David D Porter is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 94 David D Porter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 94 David D Porter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 94 David D Porter
How many students attend Ps 94 David D Porter?
Ps 94 David D Porter has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Neck, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 94 David D Porter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 94 David D Porter is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 94 David D Porter?
41.1% of students at Ps 94 David D Porter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 94 David D Porter?
The largest demographic group at Ps 94 David D Porter is Asian at 73.9% of enrollment, in Little Neck, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 94 David D Porter?
Ps 94 David D Porter has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 94 David D Porter rank among schools in Little Neck?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 94 David D Porter ranks #1 of 3 schools in Little Neck, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Neck on the city page.
Is Ps 94 David D Porter a good school?
Ps 94 David D Porter earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 #26?
Besides Ps 94 David D Porter, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.
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