At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Special Music School: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Special Music School
Special Music School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 305 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, above the New York median of 8:1 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 (38.4%) and Asian (19.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Special Music School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.7 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
- 24.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.4%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black5.6%
- Asian19.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial19.7%
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.
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
310 reported students
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
High · Grades 06–12
319 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The)
High · Grades 09–12
326 reported students
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
327 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
PS 180 Hugo Newman
Elementary · Grades PK–06
344 reported students
Public schools near Special Music 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 35 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | 02–12 | 250 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 811 Mickey Mantle School Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–12 | 508 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 169 Robert F Kennedy Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 383 | 1.5 mi |
| Early Childhood School Other · West New York School District | PK–PK | 395 | 1.8 mi |
| NYC Autism Charter School East Harlem Other · Charter · NYC Autism Charter School East Harlem | UG–UG | 41 | 2.3 mi |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Other · Charter · East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School | PK–12 | 922 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Special Music School
What grades does Special Music School serve?
Special Music School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend Special Music School?
Special Music School reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Special Music School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 305 students and 29.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Special Music School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Special Music School 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 Special Music School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.3% 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 Special Music School in?
Special Music School 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 Special Music School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 35 (0.8 mi), PS 811 Mickey Mantle School (0.8 mi), PS 169 Robert F Kennedy (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.