At a glance
Reported students
751
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
PS 87 William Sherman: 751 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 87 William Sherman
PS 87 William Sherman is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 751 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 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (60.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 87 William Sherman
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 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
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.1%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black3.2%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
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 84 Lillian Weber
Elementary · Grades PK–05
685 reported students
PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
607 reported students
PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
570 reported students
PS 9 Sarah Anderson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
529 reported students
Anderson School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
521 reported students
PS 145 Bloomingdale School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Public schools near PS 87 William Sherman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | KG–08 | 521 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 9 Sarah Anderson Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | PK–05 | 529 | 0.3 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Upper West Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Upper West | KG–07 | 1,002 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 199 Jessie Isador Straus Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 3 | KG–05 | 570 | 0.5 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 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 87 William Sherman
What grades does PS 87 William Sherman serve?
PS 87 William Sherman reports grades KG–06 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 PS 87 William Sherman?
PS 87 William Sherman reported 751 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 87 William Sherman?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 751 students and 49 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 87 William Sherman a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 87 William Sherman 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 PS 87 William Sherman students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.2% 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 PS 87 William Sherman in?
PS 87 William Sherman 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 PS 87 William Sherman?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Anderson School (The) (under 0.1 mi), PS 9 Sarah Anderson (0.3 mi), Success Academy Charter School-Upper West (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.