Enrollment
140
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Stem Institute of Manhattan
Federal NCES profile for Stem Institute of Manhattan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007803550
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Institute of Manhattan earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #105 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Institute of Manhattan has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Institute of Manhattan ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stem Institute of Manhattan compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stem Institute of Manhattan
Stem Institute of Manhattan is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 140 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 140 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #176, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Stem Institute of Manhattan.
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 Stem Institute of Manhattan compares
Stem Institute of Manhattan 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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.
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
African American 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Stem Institute of Manhattan is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Stem Institute of Manhattan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Institute of Manhattan'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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stem Institute of Manhattan
How many students attend Stem Institute of Manhattan?
Stem Institute of Manhattan has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Institute of Manhattan?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Institute of Manhattan is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Stem Institute of Manhattan?
86.4% of students at Stem Institute of Manhattan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Institute of Manhattan?
The largest demographic group at Stem Institute of Manhattan is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Institute of Manhattan?
Stem Institute of Manhattan has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Stem Institute of Manhattan rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Institute of Manhattan ranks #105 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 Stem Institute of Manhattan a good school?
Stem Institute of Manhattan earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 Stem Institute of Manhattan, 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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