- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
Federal NCES profile for Ps 1 Alfred E Smith, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702042
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #105 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 1 Alfred E Smith ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 360007702042 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.1:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith 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 200
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
200 students
What this shows Ps 1 Alfred E Smith reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 1 Alfred E Smith compares
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.5%
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 48.5%
Asian 24.5%
African American 19.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 1 Alfred E Smith 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 Ps 1 Alfred E Smith'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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 1 Alfred E Smith
How many students attend Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
75.5% of students at Ps 1 Alfred E Smith are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
The largest demographic group at Ps 1 Alfred E Smith is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 1 Alfred E Smith?
Ps 1 Alfred E Smith has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Ps 1 Alfred E Smith rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 1 Alfred E Smith 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Ps 1 Alfred E Smith, 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.