- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007705767
👥 S:T ratio 78
📋 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools.
- #44 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 360007705767 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 5.5:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) held near 177 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 172
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the)
172 students
What this shows 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How 47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) compares
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~172 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 39/100 (typical 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 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.
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.