At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
PS 146 Ann M Short: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
8.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 146 Ann M Short
PS 146 Ann M Short is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 305 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 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.4:1, 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 (64.9%) and Black (28.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 146 Ann M Short
- 1How do the reported 8.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.48 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
- 96.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic64.9%
- Black28.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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 # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
Elementary · Grades PK–05
306 reported students
Bilingual Bicultural School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
PS 7 Samuel Stern
Elementary · Grades PK–08
348 reported students
PS 108 Assemblyman Angelo del Toro Educational Complex
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
River East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
236 reported students
PS 102 Jacques Cartier
Elementary · Grades PK–05
221 reported students
Public schools near PS 146 Ann M Short
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Charter School East Harlem Elementary · Charter · Amber Charter School East Harlem | KG–07 | 288 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 306 | 0.3 mi |
| Dream Charter School East Harlem Elementary · Charter · Dream Charter School East Harlem | KG–08 | 554 | 0.3 mi |
| Central Park East II Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 407 | 0.3 mi |
| TAG Young Scholars Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | KG–08 | 576 | 0.3 mi |
| Bilingual Bicultural School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 291 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 146 Ann M Short
What grades does PS 146 Ann M Short serve?
PS 146 Ann M Short reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 4.
How many students attend PS 146 Ann M Short?
PS 146 Ann M Short reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 146 Ann M Short?
The calculated ratio is 8.4:1, based on 305 students and 36.48 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 146 Ann M Short a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 146 Ann M Short is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 146 Ann M Short students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.7% 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 146 Ann M Short in?
PS 146 Ann M Short is part of New York City Geographic District # 4, based in New York, NY, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 146 Ann M Short?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Amber Charter School East Harlem (0.3 mi), PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera (0.3 mi), Dream Charter School East Harlem (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.