Enrollment
664
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti
Federal NCES profile for Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802404
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti ranks #9 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 56% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 664 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 696 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students) alongside Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti.
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 Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti compares
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 56% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Asian 15.2%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti
How many students attend Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti?
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti is 18.4:1, which is 56% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti?
73.7% of students at Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti?
The largest demographic group at Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti?
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti ranks #9 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.
Is Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti a good school?
Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 #11?
Besides Ps 108 Philip J Abinanti, 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.
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