Enrollment
145
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007803551
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #70 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) ranks #70 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 145 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) is leaner than roughly 87% of New York schools and 28% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 221 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the).
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 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) compares
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.4%
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 63.4%
African American 31.7%
Asian 2.1%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) 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 | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)
How many students attend Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)?
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)?
82.7% of students at Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the)?
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) ranks #70 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 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) a good school?
Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (the), 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.
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