Enrollment
638
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockaway Park, NY
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012302426
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor 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/Ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks #1 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockaway Park, New York, enrolling 638 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 638 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #247.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor.
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/Ms 114 Belle Harbor compares
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor 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 | 23.1% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
21.2%
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
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor
How many students attend Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor?
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockaway Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor 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/Ms 114 Belle Harbor?
23.1% of students at Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor?
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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/Ms 114 Belle Harbor rank among schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks #1 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockaway Park on the city page.
Is Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor a good school?
Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor earns 41/100 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 #27?
Besides Ps/Ms 114 Belle Harbor, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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