Enrollment
291
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Bilingual Bicultural School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Bilingual Bicultural School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902324
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #114 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bilingual Bicultural School (the) ranks #114 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bilingual Bicultural School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bilingual Bicultural School (the)
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 291 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 571 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #386.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside Bilingual Bicultural School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bilingual Bicultural School (the) compares
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.4%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
African American 3.1%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bilingual Bicultural School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bilingual Bicultural School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bilingual Bicultural School (the)
How many students attend Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?
94.3% of students at Bilingual Bicultural School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Bilingual Bicultural School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bilingual Bicultural School (the)?
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bilingual Bicultural School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Bilingual Bicultural School (the) ranks #114 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is Bilingual Bicultural School (the) a good school?
Bilingual Bicultural School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Bilingual Bicultural School (the), New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.
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