At a glance
Reported students
425
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
PS 18 Winchester: 425 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 18 Winchester
PS 18 Winchester is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Queens Village. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #26. NCES reports 425 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above 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 (56.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 18 Winchester
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.67 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
- 61.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.8%
- Hispanic21.4%
- Black10.6%
- Asian56.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- 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 #26
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 162 John Golden
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
PS 41 Crocheron
Elementary · Grades PK–05
445 reported students
Ps/Is 266
Elementary · Grades PK–08
465 reported students
PS 213 Carl Ullman School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
PS 94 David D Porter
Elementary · Grades PK–05
353 reported students
PS 31 Bayside
Elementary · Grades PK–05
350 reported students
Public schools near PS 18 Winchester
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 33 Edward M Funk Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–05 | 735 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 133 the Bellerose School of Excellence Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–05 | 596 | 0.8 mi |
| Ps/Is 295 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | PK–08 | 562 | 0.8 mi |
| Ps/Is 208 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #29 | KG–08 | 605 | 0.9 mi |
| Ps/Is 266 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #26 | PK–08 | 465 | 1 mi |
| Floral Park-Bellerose School Elementary · Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District | PK–06 | 904 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 18 Winchester
What grades does PS 18 Winchester serve?
PS 18 Winchester reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #26.
How many students attend PS 18 Winchester?
PS 18 Winchester reported 425 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 18 Winchester?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 425 students and 29.67 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 18 Winchester a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 18 Winchester is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 18 Winchester students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.4% 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 18 Winchester in?
PS 18 Winchester is part of New York City Geographic District #26, based in Bayside, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 18 Winchester?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 33 Edward M Funk (0.4 mi), PS 133 the Bellerose School of Excellence (0.8 mi), Ps/Is 295 (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.