At a glance
Reported students
192
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
PS 155 William Paca: 192 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 155 William Paca
PS 155 William Paca 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 192 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, 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 (81.8%) and Black (8.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 155 William Paca
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 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
- 98.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic81.8%
- Black8.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Mosaic Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
206 reported students
PS 38 Roberto Clemente
Elementary · Grades PK–05
176 reported students
Central Park East I
Elementary · Grades PK–05
169 reported students
PS 102 Jacques Cartier
Elementary · Grades PK–05
221 reported students
PS 112 Jose Celso Barbosa
Elementary · Grades PK–02
221 reported students
River East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
236 reported students
Public schools near PS 155 William Paca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River East Elementary Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 236 | 0.2 mi |
| Harlem Village Academy East Charter School Elementary · Charter · Harlem Village Academy East Charter School | PK–08 | 349 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 394 | 0.2 mi |
| Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School Elementary · Charter · Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School | KG–05 | 96 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 102 Jacques Cartier Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 221 | 0.2 mi |
| James Weldon Johnson School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 516 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 155 William Paca
What grades does PS 155 William Paca serve?
PS 155 William Paca 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 155 William Paca?
PS 155 William Paca reported 192 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 155 William Paca?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 192 students and 22 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 155 William Paca a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 155 William Paca 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 155 William Paca students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.4% 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 155 William Paca in?
PS 155 William Paca 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 155 William Paca?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include River East Elementary (0.2 mi), Harlem Village Academy East Charter School (0.2 mi), PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.