- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglaston, NY
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 98 Douglaston School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902372
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 360009902372 · Douglaston, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11.5:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 264
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)
264 students
What this shows Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) compares
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 34.8%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)
How many students attend Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)?
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglaston, NY. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 98 Douglaston School (the)?
26.9% of students at Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) is Asian at 34.8% of enrollment, in Douglaston, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)?
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps 98 Douglaston School (the), 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.