- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Central Park East I
Federal NCES profile for Central Park East I, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007905633
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park East I earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #150 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park East I has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park East I ranks #150 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007905633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Central Park East I shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360007905633 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 14.1:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Central Park East I shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Central Park East I in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 169
Central Park East I
169 students
What this shows Central Park East I reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park East I compares
Central Park East I is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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 40.2%
White 26.0%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Central Park East I is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Central Park East I Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park East I's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Park East I
How many students attend Central Park East I?
Central Park East I has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park East I?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park East I is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Park East I?
45.1% of students at Central Park East I are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park East I?
The largest demographic group at Central Park East I is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park East I?
Central Park East I has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Central Park East I rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park East I ranks #150 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 # 4?
Besides Central Park East I, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.