- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodhaven, NY
Ps 97 Forest Park
Federal NCES profile for Ps 97 Forest Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302369
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 97 Forest Park earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 97 Forest Park has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 97 Forest Park ranks #1 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ps 97 Forest Park held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 360012302369 · Woodhaven, NY Other · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 12.2:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Ps 97 Forest Park held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 97 Forest Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 575
Ps 97 Forest Park
575 students
What this shows Ps 97 Forest Park reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 97 Forest Park compares
Ps 97 Forest Park 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
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 76.2%
Asian 12.9%
White 5.4%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Ps 97 Forest Park is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 97 Forest Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 97 Forest Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 97 Forest Park
How many students attend Ps 97 Forest Park?
Ps 97 Forest Park has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodhaven, NY. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 97 Forest Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 97 Forest Park is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 97 Forest Park?
81.5% of students at Ps 97 Forest Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 97 Forest Park?
The largest demographic group at Ps 97 Forest Park is Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 97 Forest Park?
Ps 97 Forest Park has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 97 Forest Park rank among schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 97 Forest Park ranks #1 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Ps 97 Forest Park, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.