Enrollment
444
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 290 Manhattan New School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007701219
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 290 Manhattan New School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #24 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 290 Manhattan New School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 290 Manhattan New School ranks #24 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007701219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 290 Manhattan New School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 290 Manhattan New School
Ps 290 Manhattan New School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New York average.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 535 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #241.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 290 Manhattan New School.
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 290 Manhattan New School compares
Ps 290 Manhattan New School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
White 61.7%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Ps 290 Manhattan New School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 290 Manhattan New School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 290 Manhattan New School'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 (~444 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 290 Manhattan New School
How many students attend Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 290 Manhattan New School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
14.2% of students at Ps 290 Manhattan New School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 290 Manhattan New School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 290 Manhattan New School?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 290 Manhattan New School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 290 Manhattan New School ranks #24 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 290 Manhattan New School a good school?
Ps 290 Manhattan New School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 290 Manhattan New School, 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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