At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Anderson School (The): 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Anderson School (The)
Anderson School (The) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 521 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 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above 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 (42.8%) and Asian (31.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Anderson School (The)
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 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
- 9.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.8%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black3.3%
- Asian31.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.1%
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 # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 9 Sarah Anderson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
PS 145 Bloomingdale School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
480 reported students
PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
570 reported students
PS 163 Alfred E Smith
Elementary · Grades PK–05
466 reported students
PS 75 Emily Dickinson
Elementary · Grades KG–05
453 reported students
Public schools near Anderson School (The)
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 87 William Sherman Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | KG–06 | 751 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 9 Sarah Anderson Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | PK–05 | 529 | 0.4 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Upper West Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Upper West | KG–07 | 1,002 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | KG–05 | 570 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | KG–05 | 607 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 84 Lillian Weber Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | PK–05 | 685 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Anderson School (The)
What grades does Anderson School (The) serve?
Anderson School (The) reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend Anderson School (The)?
Anderson School (The) reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Anderson School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 521 students and 28.5 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 Anderson School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Anderson School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Anderson School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.2% 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 Anderson School (The) in?
Anderson School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Anderson School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 87 William Sherman (under 0.1 mi), PS 9 Sarah Anderson (0.4 mi), Success Academy Charter School-Upper West (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.