Enrollment
438
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children
Federal NCES profile for Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007803622
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #33 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children ranks #33 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children is a mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 438 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 922 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #827, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% 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 333 Manhattan School for Children.
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 333 Manhattan School for Children compares
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
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 41.6%
White 30.1%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children'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 elementary 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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children
How many students attend Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children?
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 333 Manhattan School for Children?
34.3% of students at Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children?
The largest demographic group at Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children?
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 333 Manhattan School for Children rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children ranks #33 of 46 elementary 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 elementary schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children a good school?
Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 333 Manhattan School for Children, 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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