- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lower Manhattan Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705771
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #44 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Manhattan Arts Academy ranks #44 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360007705771 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 10.1:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy 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 262
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
262 students
What this shows Lower Manhattan Arts Academy reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lower Manhattan Arts Academy compares
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
98.1%
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 58.4%
African American 30.5%
Asian 6.5%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Lower Manhattan Arts Academy 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 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy'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 high 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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
How many students attend Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy has 262 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
82.9% of students at Lower Manhattan Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lower Manhattan Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lower Manhattan Arts Academy?
Lower Manhattan Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lower Manhattan Arts Academy rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Lower Manhattan Arts Academy ranks #44 of 104 high 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 high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Lower Manhattan Arts Academy, 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.