Enrollment
387
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302550
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #146 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.8% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 836 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #685, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell.
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 153 Adam Clayton Powell compares
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell a good school?
Ps 153 Adam Clayton Powell earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 # 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.
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