At a glance
Reported students
337
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Ella Baker School: 337 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Ella Baker School
Ella Baker School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 337 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37.1%) and White (31.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ella Baker School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic37.1%
- Black15.1%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 2 Meyer London
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
PS 89
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
East Side Elementary School-Ps 267
Elementary · Grades KG–05
353 reported students
Yorkville Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
PS 77 Lower Lab School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
364 reported students
PS 212 Midtown West
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Public schools near Ella Baker School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 183 Robert L Stevenson Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 541 | 0.2 mi |
| East Side Elementary School-Ps 267 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | KG–05 | 353 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 59 Beekman Hill International Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 531 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 158 Bayard Taylor Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 605 | 0.6 mi |
| Ps/Is 217 Roosevelt Island Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 689 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 290 Manhattan New School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 444 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ella Baker School
What grades does Ella Baker School serve?
Ella Baker School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 2.
How many students attend Ella Baker School?
Ella Baker School reported 337 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ella Baker School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 337 students and 31.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ella Baker School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ella Baker School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ella Baker School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ella Baker School in?
Ella Baker School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ella Baker School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 183 Robert L Stevenson (0.2 mi), East Side Elementary School-Ps 267 (0.2 mi), PS 59 Beekman Hill International (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.