Enrollment
264
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902372
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 52/100 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.
- 52
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 98 Douglaston School (the)
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Douglaston, New York, enrolling 264 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 420 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ps 98 Douglaston School (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 98 Douglaston School (the) compares
Ps 98 Douglaston School (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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 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 (~264 students)
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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.
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 52/100 (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).
Is Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) a good school?
Ps 98 Douglaston School (the) earns 52/100 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. 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 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.
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