- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
Federal NCES profile for Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902366
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+29.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+97 students YoY 360007902366 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 10.1:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+29.8%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 394
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
394 students
What this shows Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta compares
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
African American 15.7%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta
How many students attend Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
95.7% of students at Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
The largest demographic group at Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 96 Joseph Lanzetta rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta ranks #85 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 # 4?
Besides Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.