Enrollment
364
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007703548
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 77 Lower Lab School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 77 Lower Lab School
Ps 77 Lower Lab School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 364 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 71% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.5% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the New York average.
With 364 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 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 77 Lower Lab School.
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 77 Lower Lab School compares
Ps 77 Lower Lab School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 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 (~364 students)
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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.
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 43/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 77 Lower Lab School a good school?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School earns 43/100 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. 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 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.
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