- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamaica, NY
Ps/is 178 Holliswood
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 178 Holliswood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009902622
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 178 Holliswood earns 42/100 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.
- #1 of 24
- schools in Jamaica · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks #1 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ps/is 178 Holliswood held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360009902622 · Jamaica, NY Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 10.6:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Ps/is 178 Holliswood held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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 519
Ps/is 178 Holliswood
519 students
What this shows Ps/is 178 Holliswood reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/is 178 Holliswood compares
Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
White 49.7%
Asian 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Ps/is 178 Holliswood is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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/is 178 Holliswood'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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 178 Holliswood
How many students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamaica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 178 Holliswood is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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/is 178 Holliswood?
44.6% of students at Ps/is 178 Holliswood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 178 Holliswood is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Jamaica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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.
How does Ps/is 178 Holliswood rank among schools in Jamaica?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks #1 of 24 schools in Jamaica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamaica on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Ps/is 178 Holliswood, 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.