- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 452
Federal NCES profile for Ps 452, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007806187
👥 S:T ratio 26
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 452 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #132 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 452 has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 452 ranks #132 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007806187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ps 452 grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360007806187 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 18.4:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ps 452 grew from 363 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 452 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 404
Ps 452
404 students
What this shows Ps 452 reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 452 compares
Ps 452 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 19.1%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Ps 452 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 452 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 452's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 452
How many students attend Ps 452?
Ps 452 has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 452?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 452 is 18.4:1, which is 56% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 452?
26.7% of students at Ps 452 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 452?
The largest demographic group at Ps 452 is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 452?
Ps 452 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 452 rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 452 ranks #132 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 452, 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.