- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 106 Parkchester
Federal NCES profile for Ps 106 Parkchester, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802397
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 106 Parkchester earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 106 Parkchester has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 106 Parkchester ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Ps 106 Parkchester held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 360008802397 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 12.8:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 106 Parkchester held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 106 Parkchester 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 106 Parkchester
822 students
What this shows Ps 106 Parkchester reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 106 Parkchester compares
Ps 106 Parkchester 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.6%
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
Asian 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 21.5%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Ps 106 Parkchester is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 106 Parkchester 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 106 Parkchester'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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 106 Parkchester
How many students attend Ps 106 Parkchester?
Ps 106 Parkchester has 822 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 106 Parkchester?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 106 Parkchester is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 106 Parkchester?
79.4% of students at Ps 106 Parkchester are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 106 Parkchester?
The largest demographic group at Ps 106 Parkchester is Asian at 45.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 106 Parkchester?
Ps 106 Parkchester has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 106 Parkchester rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 106 Parkchester ranks #136 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 106 Parkchester, 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.