At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 214 Cadwallader Colden
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Flushing. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 331 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, 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 Asian (58.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 214 Cadwallader Colden
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.53 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
- 78.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic30.2%
- Black5.4%
- Asian58.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
303 reported students
PS 130
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
PS 169 Bay Terrace
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
PS 209 Clearview Gardens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Active Learning Elementary School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–03
458 reported students
Public schools near PS 214 Cadwallader Colden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–03 | 303 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 21 Edward Hart Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 1,086 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 20 John Bowne Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 995 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 29 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 682 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 22 Thomas Jefferson Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–05 | 747 | 1.1 mi |
| Active Learning Elementary School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #25 | PK–03 | 458 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 214 Cadwallader Colden
What grades does PS 214 Cadwallader Colden serve?
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend PS 214 Cadwallader Colden?
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 214 Cadwallader Colden?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 331 students and 27.53 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 214 Cadwallader Colden a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 214 Cadwallader Colden students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.9% 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 214 Cadwallader Colden in?
PS 214 Cadwallader Colden is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 214 Cadwallader Colden?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School (0.2 mi), PS 21 Edward Hart (0.6 mi), PS 20 John Bowne (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.