Enrollment
430
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 109 Sedgwick
Federal NCES profile for Ps 109 Sedgwick, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602410
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 109 Sedgwick earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #159 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 109 Sedgwick has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 109 Sedgwick ranks #159 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 109 Sedgwick compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 109 Sedgwick
Ps 109 Sedgwick is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.3% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 707 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #626, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students) and Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students) alongside Ps 109 Sedgwick.
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 109 Sedgwick compares
Ps 109 Sedgwick 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.3%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.6%
African American 21.9%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Ps 109 Sedgwick is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 109 Sedgwick Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 109 Sedgwick's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 109 Sedgwick
How many students attend Ps 109 Sedgwick?
Ps 109 Sedgwick has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 109 Sedgwick?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 109 Sedgwick is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 109 Sedgwick?
95.3% of students at Ps 109 Sedgwick are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 109 Sedgwick?
The largest demographic group at Ps 109 Sedgwick is Hispanic or Latino at 75.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 109 Sedgwick?
Ps 109 Sedgwick has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ps 109 Sedgwick rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 109 Sedgwick ranks #159 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 109 Sedgwick a good school?
Ps 109 Sedgwick earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 109 Sedgwick, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.
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