- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 212 Midtown West
Federal NCES profile for Ps 212 Midtown West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007704407
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 212 Midtown West earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #132 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 212 Midtown West has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 212 Midtown West ranks #132 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007704407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Ps 212 Midtown West grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 360007704407 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 212 Midtown West grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 212 Midtown West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 308
Ps 212 Midtown West
308 students
What this shows Ps 212 Midtown West reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 212 Midtown West compares
Ps 212 Midtown West 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 26.0%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Ps 212 Midtown West is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 212 Midtown West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 212 Midtown West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 212 Midtown West
How many students attend Ps 212 Midtown West?
Ps 212 Midtown West has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 212 Midtown West?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 212 Midtown West is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 212 Midtown West?
33.5% of students at Ps 212 Midtown West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 212 Midtown West?
The largest demographic group at Ps 212 Midtown West is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 212 Midtown West?
Ps 212 Midtown West has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 212 Midtown West rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 212 Midtown West ranks #132 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 # 2?
Besides Ps 212 Midtown West, 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.