- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 51 Elias Howe
Federal NCES profile for Ps 51 Elias Howe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702225
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 51 Elias Howe earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools.
- #146 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 51 Elias Howe has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 51 Elias Howe ranks #146 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Ps 51 Elias Howe grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 360007702225 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.7:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 51 Elias Howe grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 51 Elias Howe 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 451
Ps 51 Elias Howe
451 students
What this shows Ps 51 Elias Howe reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 51 Elias Howe compares
Ps 51 Elias Howe 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
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 63.2%
White 14.0%
African American 12.9%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Ps 51 Elias Howe is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 51 Elias Howe 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 51 Elias Howe'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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 51 Elias Howe
How many students attend Ps 51 Elias Howe?
Ps 51 Elias Howe has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 51 Elias Howe?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 51 Elias Howe is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 51 Elias Howe?
64.3% of students at Ps 51 Elias Howe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 51 Elias Howe?
The largest demographic group at Ps 51 Elias Howe is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 51 Elias Howe?
Ps 51 Elias Howe has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 51 Elias Howe rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 51 Elias Howe ranks #146 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 51 Elias Howe, 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.