- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 89
Federal NCES profile for Ps 89, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007703328
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 89 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #35 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 89 has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 89 ranks #35 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007703328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 89 held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360007703328 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.7:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ps 89 held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 89 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 342
Ps 89
342 students
What this shows Ps 89 reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 89 compares
Ps 89 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 91% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
White 50.0%
Two or More 16.7%
Asian 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ps 89 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 89 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 89'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 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 89
How many students attend Ps 89?
Ps 89 has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 89?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 89 is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 89?
5.3% of students at Ps 89 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 89?
The largest demographic group at Ps 89 is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 89?
Ps 89 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 89 rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 89 ranks #35 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 # 2?
Besides Ps 89, 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.