Enrollment
332
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 2 Meyer London
Federal NCES profile for Ps 2 Meyer London, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702047
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 2 Meyer London earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools.
- #35 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 2 Meyer London has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 2 Meyer London ranks #35 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 2 Meyer London compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 2 Meyer London
Ps 2 Meyer London is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 332 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.1:1, Ps 2 Meyer London is leaner than roughly 94% of New York schools and 40% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.7% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 682 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and Asian (38%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Ps 2 Meyer London.
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 2 Meyer London compares
Ps 2 Meyer London 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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 42.2%
Asian 38.3%
African American 13.9%
White 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Ps 2 Meyer London is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 2 Meyer London Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 2 Meyer London's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~332 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 2 Meyer London
How many students attend Ps 2 Meyer London?
Ps 2 Meyer London has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 2 Meyer London?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 2 Meyer London is 7.1:1, which is 40% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 2 Meyer London?
92.7% of students at Ps 2 Meyer London are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 2 Meyer London?
The largest demographic group at Ps 2 Meyer London is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 2 Meyer London?
Ps 2 Meyer London has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 2 Meyer London rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 2 Meyer London ranks #35 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 2 Meyer London a good school?
Ps 2 Meyer London earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 # 2?
Besides Ps 2 Meyer London, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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