At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
PS 234 Independence School: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 234 Independence School
PS 234 Independence School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, 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 White (65.9%) and multiracial (11.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 234 Independence School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.17 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
- 5.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.9%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.5%
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 124 Yung Wing
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
PS 51 Elias Howe
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
PS 290 Manhattan New School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
PS 42 Benjamin Altman
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
PS 41 Greenwich Village
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Spruce Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
441 reported students
Public schools near PS 234 Independence 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 89 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 342 | 0.1 mi |
| Spruce Street School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 441 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 150 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 287 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 130 Hernando de Soto Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 526 | 0.7 mi |
| Peck Slip School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–05 | 307 | 0.7 mi |
| Battery Park City School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 2 | PK–08 | 797 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 234 Independence School
What grades does PS 234 Independence School serve?
PS 234 Independence School reports grades KG–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 234 Independence School?
PS 234 Independence School reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 234 Independence School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 460 students and 39.17 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 234 Independence School a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 234 Independence 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 PS 234 Independence School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
5.4% 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 234 Independence School in?
PS 234 Independence 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 PS 234 Independence School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 89 (0.1 mi), Spruce Street School (0.5 mi), PS 150 (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.