- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007701219
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #24 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 290 Manhattan New School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360007701219 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 17.1:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 290 Manhattan New School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 290 Manhattan New School 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 444
Ps 290 Manhattan New School
444 students
What this shows Ps 290 Manhattan New School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 290 Manhattan New School compares
Ps 290 Manhattan New School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~444 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
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.