- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360010102532 · Cambria Heights, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 10.2:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 427
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair
427 students
What this shows Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair compares
Ps/Ms 147 Ronald Mcnair 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 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/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.
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.