Enrollment
378
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action
Federal NCES profile for Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007706304
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #7 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action ranks #7 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the New York average.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 539 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action.
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 527 East Side School for Social Action compares
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~378 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action
How many students attend Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
17.9% of students at Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
The largest demographic group at Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action?
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 527 East Side School for Social Action rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action ranks #7 of 46 elementary 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 elementary schools in New York on the city page.
Is Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action a good school?
Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 2?
Besides Ps 527 East Side School for Social Action, 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.
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