- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 7 Samuel Stern
Federal NCES profile for Ps 7 Samuel Stern, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902061
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 7 Samuel Stern earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #114 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 7 Samuel Stern has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 7 Samuel Stern ranks #114 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Ps 7 Samuel Stern grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+27.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 360007902061 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 11.6:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 7 Samuel Stern grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+27.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 7 Samuel Stern in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 348
Ps 7 Samuel Stern
348 students
What this shows Ps 7 Samuel Stern reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 7 Samuel Stern compares
Ps 7 Samuel Stern 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.7%
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 66.1%
African American 27.9%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Ps 7 Samuel Stern is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 7 Samuel Stern Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 7 Samuel Stern's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 7 Samuel Stern
How many students attend Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
Ps 7 Samuel Stern has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 7 Samuel Stern is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 7 Samuel Stern?
94.3% of students at Ps 7 Samuel Stern are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
The largest demographic group at Ps 7 Samuel Stern is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 7 Samuel Stern?
Ps 7 Samuel Stern has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 7 Samuel Stern rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 7 Samuel Stern ranks #114 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 # 4?
Besides Ps 7 Samuel Stern, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.