At a glance
Reported students
1,344
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
105.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
761
PS 143 Louis Armstrong: 1,344 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 143 Louis Armstrong
PS 143 Louis Armstrong is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Corona. It is one of 58 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #24. NCES reports 1,344 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (94.9%) and Asian (2.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 143 Louis Armstrong
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 105.85 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic94.9%
- Black1.5%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #24
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,224 reported students
Ps/Is 119 Glendale (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,213 reported students
PS 7 Louis F Simeone
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,187 reported students
PS 19 Marino Jeantet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,506 reported students
PS 102 Bayview
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,107 reported students
PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,066 reported students
Public schools near PS 143 Louis Armstrong
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Marshall School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 462 | 0.2 mi |
| Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 Elementary · Charter · Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 | KG–04 | 284 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–05 | 931 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 28 Thomas Emanuel Early Childhood Center (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | KG–02 | 265 | 0.6 mi |
| Pioneer Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District #24 | PK–05 | 687 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 92 Harry T Stewart Sr Elementary · New York City Geographic District #30 | PK–05 | 867 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 143 Louis Armstrong
What grades does PS 143 Louis Armstrong serve?
PS 143 Louis Armstrong reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #24.
How many students attend PS 143 Louis Armstrong?
PS 143 Louis Armstrong reported 1,344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 143 Louis Armstrong?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 1,344 students and 105.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 143 Louis Armstrong a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 143 Louis Armstrong is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #24 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 143 Louis Armstrong students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 143 Louis Armstrong in?
PS 143 Louis Armstrong is part of New York City Geographic District #24, based in Corona, NY, which operates 58 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 143 Louis Armstrong?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Helen M Marshall School (0.2 mi), Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3 (0.3 mi), PS 16 Nancy Debenedittis School (The) (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.