- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 140 Nathan Straus
Federal NCES profile for Ps 140 Nathan Straus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007602511
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 140 Nathan Straus earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #63 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 140 Nathan Straus has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 140 Nathan Straus ranks #63 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007602511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Ps 140 Nathan Straus grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+24.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 360007602511 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 7.8:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Ps 140 Nathan Straus grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+24.7%). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 140 Nathan Straus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 334
Ps 140 Nathan Straus
334 students
What this shows Ps 140 Nathan Straus reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 140 Nathan Straus compares
Ps 140 Nathan Straus 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.0%
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 80.5%
African American 13.8%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Ps 140 Nathan Straus is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 140 Nathan Straus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 140 Nathan Straus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 140 Nathan Straus
How many students attend Ps 140 Nathan Straus?
Ps 140 Nathan Straus has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 140 Nathan Straus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 140 Nathan Straus is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 140 Nathan Straus?
89.2% of students at Ps 140 Nathan Straus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 140 Nathan Straus?
The largest demographic group at Ps 140 Nathan Straus is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 140 Nathan Straus?
Ps 140 Nathan Straus has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 140 Nathan Straus rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 140 Nathan Straus ranks #63 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 # 1?
Besides Ps 140 Nathan Straus, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.