- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Ps 77 Lower Lab School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 77 Lower Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007703548
👥 S:T ratio 19
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 77 Lower Lab School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 77 Lower Lab School 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 77 Lower Lab School ranks #8 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007703548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 77 Lower Lab School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360007703548 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 20.2:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 77 Lower Lab School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 77 Lower Lab School 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 364
Ps 77 Lower Lab School
364 students
What this shows Ps 77 Lower Lab School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 77 Lower Lab School compares
Ps 77 Lower Lab School 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 87% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% 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
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Student demographics
Asian 44.5%
White 33.5%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ps 77 Lower Lab School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 77 Lower Lab School 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 77 Lower Lab School'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 elementary 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 77 Lower Lab School
How many students attend Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 77 Lower Lab School is 20.2:1, which is 71% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
7.5% of students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 77 Lower Lab School is Asian at 44.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 77 Lower Lab School rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 77 Lower Lab School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Ps 77 Lower Lab School, 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.