At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
PS 7 Samuel Stern: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 7 Samuel Stern
PS 7 Samuel Stern is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 348 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, 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 (66.1%) and Black (27.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 7 Samuel Stern
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.62 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
- 90.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic66.1%
- Black27.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 108 Assemblyman Angelo del Toro Educational Complex
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
Elementary · Grades PK–05
306 reported students
PS 146 Ann M Short
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta
Elementary · Grades PK–08
394 reported students
Bilingual Bicultural School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Central Park East II
Elementary · Grades PK–08
407 reported students
Public schools near PS 7 Samuel Stern
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 96 Joseph Lanzetta Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 394 | 0.1 mi |
| James Weldon Johnson School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 516 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 155 William Paca Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 192 | 0.3 mi |
| River East Elementary Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 236 | 0.3 mi |
| Harlem Village Academy East Charter School Elementary · Charter · Harlem Village Academy East Charter School | PK–08 | 349 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 30 Hernandez/Hughes Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 5 | PK–05 | 218 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 7 Samuel Stern
What grades does PS 7 Samuel Stern serve?
PS 7 Samuel Stern reports grades PK–08 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 7 Samuel Stern?
PS 7 Samuel Stern reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 7 Samuel Stern?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 348 students and 48.62 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 7 Samuel Stern a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 7 Samuel Stern 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 7 Samuel Stern students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.5% 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 7 Samuel Stern in?
PS 7 Samuel Stern 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 7 Samuel Stern?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta (0.1 mi), James Weldon Johnson School (0.3 mi), PS 155 William Paca (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.