Enrollment
172
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)
Federal NCES profile for 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007705767
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools.
- #44 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) ranks #44 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 172 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.5:1, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 53% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New York schools, with 172 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the).
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 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) compares
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 17.4%
African American 17.4%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~172 students)
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Frequently asked questions about 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)
How many students attend 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is 5.5:1, which is 53% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 65% 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 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?
73.3% of students at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?
The largest demographic group at 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)?
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) ranks #44 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) a good school?
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. 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 # 2?
Besides 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the), New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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