- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman
Federal NCES profile for Ps 154 Harriet Tubman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102176
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #63 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 154 Harriet Tubman ranks #63 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360008102176 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 7.9:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 182
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman
182 students
What this shows Ps 154 Harriet Tubman reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 154 Harriet Tubman compares
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.8%
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
African American 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Ps 154 Harriet Tubman is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 154 Harriet Tubman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 154 Harriet Tubman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 154 Harriet Tubman
How many students attend Ps 154 Harriet Tubman?
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 154 Harriet Tubman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 154 Harriet Tubman is 7.9:1, which is 33% 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 154 Harriet Tubman?
97.1% of students at Ps 154 Harriet Tubman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 154 Harriet Tubman?
The largest demographic group at Ps 154 Harriet Tubman is African American at 63.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 154 Harriet Tubman?
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman 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 154 Harriet Tubman rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 154 Harriet Tubman 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 # 5?
Besides Ps 154 Harriet Tubman, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.