- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez
Federal NCES profile for Ps 103 Hector Fontanez, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802389
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #152 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 103 Hector Fontanez ranks #152 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez grew from 697 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 360008802389 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
774 enr · 13.8:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez grew from 697 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez 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
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez
774 students
What this shows Ps 103 Hector Fontanez reports 774 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 103 Hector Fontanez compares
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 774 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
774
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
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 61.8%
African American 29.6%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 103 Hector Fontanez Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 103 Hector Fontanez'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 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 (~774 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 103 Hector Fontanez
How many students attend Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez has 774 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), up 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
90.4% of students at Ps 103 Hector Fontanez are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
The largest demographic group at Ps 103 Hector Fontanez is Hispanic or Latino at 61.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 103 Hector Fontanez?
Ps 103 Hector Fontanez has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Ps 103 Hector Fontanez rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 103 Hector Fontanez ranks #152 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 #11?
Besides Ps 103 Hector Fontanez, 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.