Enrollment
407
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Central Park East Ii
Federal NCES profile for Central Park East Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007905635
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park East Ii earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #105 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park East Ii has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park East Ii ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007905635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park East Ii compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park East Ii
Central Park East Ii is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 407 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #383.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside Central Park East Ii.
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 Central Park East Ii compares
Central Park East Ii 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.0%
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 61.7%
African American 24.6%
White 6.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Central Park East Ii is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Central Park East Ii Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park East Ii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Park East Ii
How many students attend Central Park East Ii?
Central Park East Ii has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park East Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park East Ii is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Central Park East Ii?
67.1% of students at Central Park East Ii 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 Ii?
The largest demographic group at Central Park East Ii is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park East Ii?
Central Park East Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Central Park East Ii rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park East Ii ranks #105 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 Central Park East Ii a good school?
Central Park East Ii earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 4?
Besides Central Park East Ii, 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.
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