- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102207
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #70 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 360008102207 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 8.4:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan
363 students
What this shows Ps 46 Arthur Tappan reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 46 Arthur Tappan compares
Ps 46 Arthur Tappan 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~363 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 57.
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.