- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Castle Bridge School
Federal NCES profile for Castle Bridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008306330
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Bridge School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #123 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Bridge School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Bridge School ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008306330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Castle Bridge School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360008306330 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 12.2:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Castle Bridge School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Castle Bridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 195
Castle Bridge School
195 students
What this shows Castle Bridge School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Bridge School compares
Castle Bridge School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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 71.6%
White 16.5%
African American 7.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Castle Bridge School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Castle Bridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Bridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Bridge School
How many students attend Castle Bridge School?
Castle Bridge School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Bridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Bridge School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Bridge School?
61.5% of students at Castle Bridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Bridge School?
The largest demographic group at Castle Bridge School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Bridge School?
Castle Bridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Castle Bridge School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Bridge School ranks #123 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Castle Bridge School, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.