Enrollment
662
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702076
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #59 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) ranks #59 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 684 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #494, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the).
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 Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) compares
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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.
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
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Asian 18.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~662 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)
How many students attend Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)?
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)?
30.4% of students at Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the)?
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) ranks #59 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 Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) a good school?
Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 # 2?
Besides Ps 11 Sarah J Garnett Elementary School (the), 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.
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