- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 146 Ann M Short
Federal NCES profile for Ps 146 Ann M Short, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902529
👥 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 146 Ann M Short 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
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 146 Ann M Short 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 146 Ann M Short ranks #63 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ps 146 Ann M Short grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360007902529 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 7.8:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 146 Ann M Short grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 146 Ann M Short in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 305
Ps 146 Ann M Short
305 students
What this shows Ps 146 Ann M Short reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 146 Ann M Short compares
Ps 146 Ann M Short 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 | 95.5% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
71.1%
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 64.9%
African American 28.2%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Ps 146 Ann M Short is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 146 Ann M Short Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 146 Ann M Short's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 146 Ann M Short
How many students attend Ps 146 Ann M Short?
Ps 146 Ann M Short has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 146 Ann M Short?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 146 Ann M Short 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 146 Ann M Short?
95.5% of students at Ps 146 Ann M Short are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 146 Ann M Short?
The largest demographic group at Ps 146 Ann M Short is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 146 Ann M Short?
Ps 146 Ann M Short 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 146 Ann M Short rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 146 Ann M Short 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 # 4?
Besides Ps 146 Ann M Short, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.