- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
Federal NCES profile for Ps 6 Lillie D Blake, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007702058
👥 S:T ratio 18
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #50 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 6 Lillie D Blake ranks #50 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007702058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360007702058 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 20.5:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake 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 655
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
655 students
What this shows Ps 6 Lillie D Blake reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 6 Lillie D Blake compares
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 74% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Asian 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Ps 6 Lillie D Blake is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 6 Lillie D Blake Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 6 Lillie D Blake'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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 6 Lillie D Blake
How many students attend Ps 6 Lillie D Blake?
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake has 655 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 6 Lillie D Blake?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 6 Lillie D Blake is 20.5:1, which is 74% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 6 Lillie D Blake?
9.9% of students at Ps 6 Lillie D Blake are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 6 Lillie D Blake?
The largest demographic group at Ps 6 Lillie D Blake is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 6 Lillie D Blake?
Ps 6 Lillie D Blake has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 6 Lillie D Blake rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 6 Lillie D Blake ranks #50 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 6 Lillie D Blake, 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.