- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock
Federal NCES profile for Ps 98 Shorac Kappock, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302374
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #152 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 98 Shorac Kappock ranks #152 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360008302374 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 14.4:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 288
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock
288 students
What this shows Ps 98 Shorac Kappock reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 98 Shorac Kappock compares
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
84.7%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 9.7%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Ps 98 Shorac Kappock is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 98 Shorac Kappock Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 98 Shorac Kappock's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 98 Shorac Kappock
How many students attend Ps 98 Shorac Kappock?
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 98 Shorac Kappock?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 98 Shorac Kappock is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 98 Shorac Kappock?
87.0% of students at Ps 98 Shorac Kappock are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 98 Shorac Kappock?
The largest demographic group at Ps 98 Shorac Kappock is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 98 Shorac Kappock?
Ps 98 Shorac Kappock has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 98 Shorac Kappock rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 98 Shorac Kappock ranks #152 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Ps 98 Shorac Kappock, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.