Enrollment
508
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502441
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.1% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 714 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #477.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Dr Emmett W Bassett 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 Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) compares
Dr Emmett W Bassett 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
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 58.7%
Asian 23.8%
African American 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)
How many students attend Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)?
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)?
93.1% of students at Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)?
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) ranks #120 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.
Is Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) a good school?
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 8?
Besides Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the), New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.
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