- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 87 William Sherman
Federal NCES profile for Ps 87 William Sherman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802335
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 87 William Sherman earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #32 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 87 William Sherman 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 87 William Sherman ranks #32 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Ps 87 William Sherman grew from 667 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 360007802335 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
751 enr · 17.1:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Ps 87 William Sherman grew from 667 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 87 William Sherman in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- This school 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- Ps 84 Lillian 685
Ps 84 Lillian Weber
685 students
What this shows Ps 87 William Sherman reports 751 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 87 William Sherman compares
Ps 87 William Sherman 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 82% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 751 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
751
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
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
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
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 8.4%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Ps 87 William Sherman is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 87 William Sherman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 84 Lillian Weber | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 87 William Sherman's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~751 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 87 William Sherman
How many students attend Ps 87 William Sherman?
Ps 87 William Sherman has 751 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 667 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 87 William Sherman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 87 William Sherman 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 87 William Sherman?
10.3% of students at Ps 87 William Sherman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 87 William Sherman?
The largest demographic group at Ps 87 William Sherman is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 87 William Sherman?
Ps 87 William Sherman has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 87 William Sherman rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 87 William Sherman ranks #32 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 # 3?
Besides Ps 87 William Sherman, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and West End Secondary School (722 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.