Enrollment
404
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007806187
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 452 earns 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 452 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 452
Ps 452 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 56% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 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 776 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #756, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% 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 452.
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 452 compares
Ps 452 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 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 other 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 27/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 452 a good school?
Ps 452 earns 27/100 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. 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 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.
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