Enrollment
744
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302643
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 744 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 744 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 549 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #431, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (37%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs.
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/is 187 Hudson Cliffs compares
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 36.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City College Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~744 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
How many students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
39.9% of students at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
How does Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks #85 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.
Is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs a good school?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 # 6?
Besides Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs, 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 Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics (658 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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