At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
PS 1 Alfred E Smith: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 1 Alfred E Smith
PS 1 Alfred E Smith is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 200 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below 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 (48.5%) and Asian (24.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 1 Alfred E Smith
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.1 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3%
- Hispanic48.5%
- Black19.5%
- Asian24.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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.
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
172 reported students
PS 150
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Peck Slip School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
307 reported students
PS 212 Midtown West
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Yorkville Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Public schools near PS 1 Alfred E Smith
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 126 Jacob August Riis Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 575 | 0.1 mi |
| PS 124 Yung Wing Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 453 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 2 Meyer London Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 332 | 0.3 mi |
| Peck Slip School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 307 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 42 Benjamin Altman Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 476 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 130 Hernando de Soto Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 526 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 1 Alfred E Smith
What grades does PS 1 Alfred E Smith serve?
PS 1 Alfred E Smith reports grades PK–05 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 PS 1 Alfred E Smith?
PS 1 Alfred E Smith reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 1 Alfred E Smith?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 200 students and 21.1 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 PS 1 Alfred E Smith a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 1 Alfred E Smith 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 PS 1 Alfred E Smith students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 1 Alfred E Smith in?
PS 1 Alfred E Smith 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 PS 1 Alfred E Smith?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 126 Jacob August Riis (0.1 mi), PS 124 Yung Wing (0.2 mi), PS 2 Meyer London (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.