Enrollment
225
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008705550
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #30 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery ranks #30 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 225 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.2% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery.
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 Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery compares
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.1%
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.
How Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~225 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery
How many students attend Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery?
90.2% of students at Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery ranks #30 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery a good school?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. 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 #10?
Besides Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School of Science and Discovery, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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