- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Archer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Archer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009006266
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archer Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Archer Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archer Elementary School ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009006266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Archer Elementary School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360009006266 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 10.3:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Archer Elementary School shrank from 326 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Archer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school 309
Archer Elementary School
309 students
What this shows Archer Elementary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archer Elementary School compares
Archer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
African American 17.5%
Asian 13.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Archer Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Archer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Archer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Archer Elementary School
How many students attend Archer Elementary School?
Archer Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archer Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Archer Elementary School?
88.0% of students at Archer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Archer Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archer Elementary School?
Archer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Archer Elementary School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Archer Elementary School ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Archer Elementary School, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.