- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth
Federal NCES profile for Ps 149 Sojourner Truth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802539
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools.
- #74 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth has class sizes smaller than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 149 Sojourner Truth ranks #74 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360007802539 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 8.9:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 249
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth
249 students
What this shows Ps 149 Sojourner Truth reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 149 Sojourner Truth compares
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in New York - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.3%
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 48.6%
African American 43.0%
Asian 3.6%
White 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 149 Sojourner Truth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 149 Sojourner Truth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 149 Sojourner Truth
How many students attend Ps 149 Sojourner Truth?
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 149 Sojourner Truth?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 149 Sojourner Truth?
92.1% of students at Ps 149 Sojourner Truth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 149 Sojourner Truth?
The largest demographic group at Ps 149 Sojourner Truth is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 149 Sojourner Truth?
Ps 149 Sojourner Truth has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 149 Sojourner Truth rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 149 Sojourner Truth ranks #74 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 149 Sojourner Truth, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.