- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Is 181 Pablo Casals
Federal NCES profile for Is 181 Pablo Casals, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008801989
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 181 Pablo Casals earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #42 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 181 Pablo Casals has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 181 Pablo Casals ranks #42 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008801989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Is 181 Pablo Casals shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE held 53.3 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 360008801989 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 9.2:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Is 181 Pablo Casals shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE held 53.3 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 181 Pablo Casals in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 490
Is 181 Pablo Casals
490 students
What this shows Is 181 Pablo Casals reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 181 Pablo Casals compares
Is 181 Pablo Casals is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
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.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Asian 9.4%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Is 181 Pablo Casals is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 181 Pablo Casals Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 181 Pablo Casals's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 181 Pablo Casals
How many students attend Is 181 Pablo Casals?
Is 181 Pablo Casals has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 181 Pablo Casals?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 181 Pablo Casals is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Is 181 Pablo Casals?
74.4% of students at Is 181 Pablo Casals are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 181 Pablo Casals?
The largest demographic group at Is 181 Pablo Casals is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 181 Pablo Casals?
Is 181 Pablo Casals has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Is 181 Pablo Casals rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 181 Pablo Casals ranks #42 of 72 middle 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 middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Is 181 Pablo Casals, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.