- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
Federal NCES profile for Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702433
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #158 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks #158 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360007702433 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 17:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray 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 426
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
426 students
What this shows Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray compares
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 30.3%
Asian 14.3%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray'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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray
How many students attend Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
31.7% of students at Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
The largest demographic group at Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray is Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 116 Mary Lindley Murray rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks #158 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 116 Mary Lindley Murray, 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.