- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ms 243 Center School
Federal NCES profile for Ms 243 Center School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007803552
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 243 Center School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #6 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 243 Center School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 243 Center School ranks #6 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ms 243 Center School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360007803552 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 15.4:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ms 243 Center School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 243 Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 246
Ms 243 Center School
246 students
What this shows Ms 243 Center School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 243 Center School compares
Ms 243 Center School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Ms 243 Center School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 243 Center School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 243 Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 243 Center School
How many students attend Ms 243 Center School?
Ms 243 Center School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 243 Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 243 Center School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 243 Center School?
20.6% of students at Ms 243 Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 243 Center School?
The largest demographic group at Ms 243 Center School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 243 Center School?
Ms 243 Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ms 243 Center School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 243 Center School ranks #6 of 46 elementary 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 elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Ms 243 Center School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.