At a glance
Reported students
463
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Washington Heights Academy: 463 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Washington Heights Academy
Washington Heights Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above 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 (93.7%) and Black (2.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington Heights Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.45 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
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic93.7%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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 152 Dyckman Valley
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
PS 128 Audubon
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
PS 4 Duke Ellington
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
PS 5 Ellen Lurie
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
PS 189
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Dos Puentes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Washington Heights Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amistad Dual Language School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–08 | 391 | 0.1 mi |
| Muscota Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–05 | 290 | 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 | 0.3 mi |
| Paula Hedbavny School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | KG–08 | 258 | 0.3 mi |
| Amber Charter School Inwood Elementary · Charter · Amber Charter School Inwood | KG–04 | 179 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Heights Academy
What grades does Washington Heights Academy serve?
Washington Heights Academy reports grades PK–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 Washington Heights Academy?
Washington Heights Academy reported 463 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Heights Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 463 students and 31.45 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 Washington Heights Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Heights Academy 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 Washington Heights Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% 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 Washington Heights Academy in?
Washington Heights Academy 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 Washington Heights Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Amistad Dual Language School (0.1 mi), Muscota (0.1 mi), PS 98 Shorac Kappock (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.