- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kew Gardens, NY
Ps 99 Kew Gardens
Federal NCES profile for Ps 99 Kew Gardens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010002376
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 99 Kew Gardens earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 758
- students enrolled
Ps 99 Kew Gardens has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010002376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Ps 99 Kew Gardens grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 360010002376 · Kew Gardens, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 15.2:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Ps 99 Kew Gardens grew from 699 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 99 Kew Gardens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 758
Ps 99 Kew Gardens
758 students
What this shows Ps 99 Kew Gardens reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 99 Kew Gardens compares
Ps 99 Kew Gardens 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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 42.1%
Asian 22.6%
White 21.0%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Ps 99 Kew Gardens is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 99 Kew Gardens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 99 Kew Gardens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 99 Kew Gardens
How many students attend Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kew Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 99 Kew Gardens is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
56.2% of students at Ps 99 Kew Gardens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
The largest demographic group at Ps 99 Kew Gardens is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Kew Gardens, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 #28?
Besides Ps 99 Kew Gardens, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.