- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
Federal NCES profile for Ps 42 Benjamin Altman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702187
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #48 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Benjamin Altman ranks #48 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360007702187 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 10.8:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman 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 476
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
476 students
What this shows Ps 42 Benjamin Altman reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 42 Benjamin Altman compares
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 0% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
Asian 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
White 9.9%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 42 Benjamin Altman 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 42 Benjamin Altman'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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 42 Benjamin Altman
How many students attend Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 42 Benjamin Altman?
56.2% of students at Ps 42 Benjamin Altman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
The largest demographic group at Ps 42 Benjamin Altman is Asian at 66.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 42 Benjamin Altman?
Ps 42 Benjamin Altman has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 42 Benjamin Altman rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Benjamin Altman ranks #48 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 42 Benjamin Altman, 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.