- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102680
👥 S:T ratio 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #19 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) ranks #19 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360008102680 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 12.5:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) 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 274
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)
274 students
What this shows Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) compares
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%
White 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) 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 | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)'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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)
How many students attend Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)?
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)?
94.4% of students at Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the)?
Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 200 James Mccune Smith School (the) ranks #19 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 200 James Mccune Smith School (the), 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.