- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 155 William Paca
Federal NCES profile for Ps 155 William Paca, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902560
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 155 William Paca earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #79 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 155 William Paca has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 155 William Paca ranks #79 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Ps 155 William Paca grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+40.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 360007902560 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 9.6:1 · 97.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 155 William Paca grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+40.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 155 William Paca 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 192
Ps 155 William Paca
192 students
What this shows Ps 155 William Paca reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 155 William Paca compares
Ps 155 William Paca 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.3% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.3%
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.3%
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 81.8%
African American 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
White 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Ps 155 William Paca is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 155 William Paca 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 155 William Paca'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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 155 William Paca
How many students attend Ps 155 William Paca?
Ps 155 William Paca has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 155 William Paca?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 155 William Paca is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 155 William Paca?
97.3% of students at Ps 155 William Paca are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 155 William Paca?
The largest demographic group at Ps 155 William Paca is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 155 William Paca?
Ps 155 William Paca has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 155 William Paca rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 155 William Paca ranks #79 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 155 William Paca, 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.