At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Amistad Dual Language School: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Amistad Dual Language School
Amistad Dual Language School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, 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 (95.9%) and White (1.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Amistad Dual Language School
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.85 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
- 82.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic95.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Ps/Is 210 21st Century Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
399 reported students
PS 28 Wright Brothers
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
PS 48 Po Michael J Buczek
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Dos Puentes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
PS 189
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Public schools near Amistad Dual Language 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscota Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 290 | under 0.1 mi |
| Washington Heights Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–08 | 463 | 0.1 mi |
| PS 98 Shorac Kappock Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 288 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 18 Park Terrace Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–08 | 179 | 0.4 mi |
| Paula Hedbavny School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–08 | 258 | 0.4 mi |
| Amber Charter School Inwood Elementary · Charter · Amber Charter School Inwood | KG–04 | 179 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Amistad Dual Language School
What grades does Amistad Dual Language School serve?
Amistad Dual Language School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend Amistad Dual Language School?
Amistad Dual Language School reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Amistad Dual Language School?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 391 students and 41.85 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 Amistad Dual Language School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Amistad Dual Language School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Amistad Dual Language School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.1% 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 Amistad Dual Language School in?
Amistad Dual Language School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Amistad Dual Language School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Muscota (under 0.1 mi), Washington Heights Academy (0.1 mi), PS 98 Shorac Kappock (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.