Enrollment
427
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambria Heights, NY
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102532
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Cambria Heights · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Cambria Heights, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cambria Heights, New York, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 690 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #322.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair.
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 147 Ronald Mcnair compares
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
African American 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~427 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
How many students attend Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambria Heights, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?
66.8% of students at Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Cambria Heights, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair 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/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair rank among public schools in Cambria Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Cambria Heights, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambria Heights on the city page.
Is Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair a good school?
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #29?
Besides Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.
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