- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007602515
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #142 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Ps 142 Amalia Castro grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 360007602515 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.1:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Ps 142 Amalia Castro grew from 336 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 142 Amalia Castro 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 367
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
367 students
What this shows Ps 142 Amalia Castro reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 142 Amalia Castro compares
Ps 142 Amalia Castro 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~367 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 37.
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.