New YorkSchoolsPS 2

PS 2

PublicRegular
TROY, New York · TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students249
Student:Teacher7.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
249
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
91%+32.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

PS 2 is a public primary in TROY, New York. The school enrolls 249 students. It is part of the TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictTROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36083
CityTROY
ZIP12180
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362895003913

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment249
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino21.5%
Black / African American2.3%
Asian45.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native15.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races14.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
2.3%
Asian
45.6%
Two+
14.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %91%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)