Enrollment
529
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 9 Sarah Anderson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802068
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #13 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 9 Sarah Anderson ranks #13 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 9 Sarah Anderson compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 625 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 58/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 9 Sarah Anderson.
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 9 Sarah Anderson compares
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 8.7%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 9 Sarah Anderson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 9 Sarah Anderson'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 (~529 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 9 Sarah Anderson
How many students attend Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
17.2% of students at Ps 9 Sarah Anderson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 9 Sarah Anderson rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 9 Sarah Anderson ranks #13 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 9 Sarah Anderson a good school?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 9 Sarah Anderson, 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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