- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Matilda Avenue School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Matilda Avenue School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008806559
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matilda Avenue School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #50 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Matilda Avenue School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matilda Avenue School (the) ranks #50 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Matilda Avenue School (the) held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360008806559 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 11.1:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Matilda Avenue School (the) held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Matilda Avenue School (the) 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 222
Matilda Avenue School (the)
222 students
What this shows Matilda Avenue School (the) reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matilda Avenue School (the) compares
Matilda Avenue 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.1%
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.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
White 4.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Matilda Avenue School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Matilda Avenue School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matilda Avenue School (the)'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 elementary 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matilda Avenue School (the)
How many students attend Matilda Avenue School (the)?
Matilda Avenue School (the) has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Avenue School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Matilda Avenue School (the) is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Matilda Avenue School (the)?
83.5% of students at Matilda Avenue School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matilda Avenue School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Matilda Avenue School (the) is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matilda Avenue School (the)?
Matilda Avenue School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Matilda Avenue School (the) rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Matilda Avenue School (the) ranks #50 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Matilda Avenue School (the), 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.