Enrollment
363
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan
Federal NCES profile for Ps 46 Arthur Tappan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102207
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #70 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 46 Arthur Tappan ranks #70 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 46 Arthur Tappan compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 46 Arthur Tappan
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 363 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Ps 46 Arthur Tappan is leaner than roughly 87% of New York schools and 29% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 94.4% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 363 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 685 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students) and Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students) alongside Ps 46 Arthur Tappan.
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 46 Arthur Tappan compares
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.7%
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 51.8%
African American 43.5%
White 2.8%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Ps 46 Arthur Tappan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 46 Arthur Tappan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 46 Arthur Tappan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 46 Arthur Tappan
How many students attend Ps 46 Arthur Tappan?
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 46 Arthur Tappan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 46 Arthur Tappan is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 46 Arthur Tappan?
94.4% of students at Ps 46 Arthur Tappan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 46 Arthur Tappan?
The largest demographic group at Ps 46 Arthur Tappan is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 46 Arthur Tappan?
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 46 Arthur Tappan rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 46 Arthur Tappan ranks #70 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 46 Arthur Tappan a good school?
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of 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 # 5?
Besides Ps 46 Arthur Tappan, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.
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