- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502441
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360008502441 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 12.7:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the)
508 students
What this shows Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) compares
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (the) 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,079
- 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
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.