- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
Federal NCES profile for Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602465
👥 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 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 360008602465 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 12.8:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
499 students
What this shows Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar compares
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 38% | - | - |
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.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
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
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
69.7%
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 70.3%
African American 24.8%
White 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
How many students attend Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar 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 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
95.8% of students at Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
The largest demographic group at Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar 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 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, 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.