Enrollment
367
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
Federal NCES profile for Ps 142 Amalia Castro, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007602515
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 142 Amalia Castro earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #142 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 142 Amalia Castro has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks #142 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007602515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 142 Amalia Castro compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 142 Amalia Castro
Ps 142 Amalia Castro is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 784 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #608, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students) and Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students) alongside Ps 142 Amalia Castro.
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 142 Amalia Castro compares
Ps 142 Amalia Castro 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
African American 16.3%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Ps 142 Amalia Castro is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 142 Amalia Castro 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 142 Amalia Castro's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 142 Amalia Castro
How many students attend Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
91.1% of students at Ps 142 Amalia Castro are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
The largest demographic group at Ps 142 Amalia Castro is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 142 Amalia Castro rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks #142 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 142 Amalia Castro a good school?
Ps 142 Amalia Castro earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 # 1?
Besides Ps 142 Amalia Castro, 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.
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