- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Federal NCES profile for Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302550
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #146 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks #146 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360008302550 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 13.3:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 387
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
387 students
What this shows Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell compares
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.1%
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 71.1%
African American 19.9%
White 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
How many students attend Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
88.8% of students at Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
The largest demographic group at Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 153 Adam Clayton Powell rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks #146 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 # 6?
Besides Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.