- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 173
Federal NCES profile for Ps 173, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302609
👥 S:T ratio 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 173 earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #164 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 173 has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 173 ranks #164 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
Ps 173 grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+38.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 360008302609 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 20.6:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 173 grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 566 in 2023-24 (+38.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 173 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
- This school
Ps 173
597 students
- City College A
City College Academy of the Arts
573 students
What this shows Ps 173 reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 173 compares
Ps 173 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 75% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.0%
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 85.6%
White 6.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Ps 173 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 173 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City College Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 173'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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 173
How many students attend Ps 173?
Ps 173 has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), up 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 173?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 173 is 20.6:1, which is 75% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 173?
81.5% of students at Ps 173 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 173?
The largest demographic group at Ps 173 is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 173?
Ps 173 has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 173 rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 173 ranks #164 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 173, 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.