- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche
Federal NCES profile for Ps 125 Ralph Bunche, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102462
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #152 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 125 Ralph Bunche ranks #152 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360008102462 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 260
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche
260 students
What this shows Ps 125 Ralph Bunche reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 125 Ralph Bunche compares
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 1% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 28.8%
White 22.3%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Ps 125 Ralph Bunche is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 125 Ralph Bunche Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 125 Ralph Bunche's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 125 Ralph Bunche
How many students attend Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 125 Ralph Bunche is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?
56.9% of students at Ps 125 Ralph Bunche are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?
The largest demographic group at Ps 125 Ralph Bunche is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 125 Ralph Bunche?
Ps 125 Ralph Bunche has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 125 Ralph Bunche rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 125 Ralph Bunche ranks #152 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Ps 125 Ralph Bunche, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.