- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West New York, NJ
Public School Number Two
Federal NCES profile for Public School Number Two, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341758002942
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Public School Number Two earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in West New York · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Public School Number Two has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Public School Number Two ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in West New York, NJ.
School address
District: West New York School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341758002942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Public School Number Two grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 341758002942 · West New York, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 12.9:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High School (2,345 students)
Public School Number Two grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Public School Number Two in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High School
2,345 students
- West New York
West New York Middle School
1,087 students
- Public School 758
Public School Number One
758 students
- This school 621
Public School Number Two
621 students
- Harry L Bain 599
Harry L Bain
599 students
- Public School 570
Public School Number Five
570 students
What this shows Public School Number Two reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Public School Number Two compares
Public School Number Two is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 122% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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.
Funding equity
$25,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 6.6%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Public School Number Two is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West New York School District reports $25,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Public School Number Two Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West New York Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public School Number One | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry L Bain | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Five | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Public School Number Two's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Public School Number Two
How many students attend Public School Number Two?
Public School Number Two has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West New York, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Two?
The student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Two is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Public School Number Two?
65.7% of students at Public School Number Two are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Public School Number Two?
The largest demographic group at Public School Number Two is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in West New York, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Public School Number Two?
Public School Number Two has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Public School Number Two rank among elementary schools in West New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Public School Number Two ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in West New York, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West New York on the city page.
What other schools are in West New York School District?
Besides Public School Number Two, West New York School District also operates Memorial High School (2,345 students), West New York Middle School (1,087 students), and Public School Number One (758 students). See the West New York School District district page for the complete list.