How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 121 Throop | PS 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bronx, NY | Bronx, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 601 | 578 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.0% | 80.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 121 Throop | PS 97 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| African American | 40.3% | 16.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.3% | 45.7% |
| Asian | 13.0% | 21.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 121 Throop | PS 97 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.2% | 42.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.