- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
Federal NCES profile for Ps 163 Alfred E Smith, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802584
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #98 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Alfred E Smith ranks #98 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+115 students YoY
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+28.1%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+115 students YoY 360007802584 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 11.9:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (+28.1%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith 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 466
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
466 students
What this shows Ps 163 Alfred E Smith reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 163 Alfred E Smith compares
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 14.4%
White 13.1%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Ps 163 Alfred E Smith is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 163 Alfred E Smith 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 163 Alfred E Smith'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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 163 Alfred E Smith
How many students attend Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), up 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Alfred E Smith is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
51.1% of students at Ps 163 Alfred E Smith are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
The largest demographic group at Ps 163 Alfred E Smith is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 163 Alfred E Smith?
Ps 163 Alfred E Smith has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 163 Alfred E Smith rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Alfred E Smith ranks #98 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 163 Alfred E Smith, 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.