Enrollment
685
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 84 Lillian Weber
Federal NCES profile for Ps 84 Lillian Weber, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802327
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 84 Lillian Weber earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #59 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 84 Lillian Weber has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 84 Lillian Weber ranks #59 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 84 Lillian Weber compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 84 Lillian Weber
Ps 84 Lillian Weber is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 685 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 657 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #473, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Ps 84 Lillian Weber.
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 84 Lillian Weber compares
Ps 84 Lillian Weber 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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.
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 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Ps 84 Lillian Weber is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 84 Lillian Weber Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 84 Lillian Weber's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~685 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 84 Lillian Weber
How many students attend Ps 84 Lillian Weber?
Ps 84 Lillian Weber has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 84 Lillian Weber?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 84 Lillian Weber is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 84 Lillian Weber?
30.8% of students at Ps 84 Lillian Weber are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 84 Lillian Weber?
The largest demographic group at Ps 84 Lillian Weber is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 84 Lillian Weber?
Ps 84 Lillian Weber has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 84 Lillian Weber rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 84 Lillian Weber ranks #59 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.
Is Ps 84 Lillian Weber a good school?
Ps 84 Lillian Weber earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 84 Lillian Weber, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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