- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
Federal NCES profile for Ps 33 Chelsea Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702152
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep earns 26/100 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.
- #123 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep 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 33 Chelsea Prep ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 360007702152 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 15.5:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep grew from 550 students in 2022-23 to 628 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep 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 606
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
606 students
What this shows Ps 33 Chelsea Prep reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 33 Chelsea Prep compares
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
15.5:1
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
34.3%
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 41.1%
White 18.5%
Asian 16.5%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Ps 33 Chelsea Prep is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 33 Chelsea Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 33 Chelsea Prep'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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 33 Chelsea Prep
How many students attend Ps 33 Chelsea Prep?
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 33 Chelsea Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 33 Chelsea Prep is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 33 Chelsea Prep?
52.9% of students at Ps 33 Chelsea Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 33 Chelsea Prep?
The largest demographic group at Ps 33 Chelsea Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 33 Chelsea Prep?
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 33 Chelsea Prep rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 33 Chelsea Prep ranks #123 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 33 Chelsea Prep, 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.