- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield Gardens, NY
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
Federal NCES profile for Ps 132 Ralph Bunche, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010102484
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 132 Ralph Bunche ranks #1 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360010102484 · Springfield Gardens, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 10.5:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 283
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
283 students
What this shows Ps 132 Ralph Bunche reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 132 Ralph Bunche compares
Ps 132 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
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
African American 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 132 Ralph Bunche Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 132 Ralph Bunche's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 132 Ralph Bunche
How many students attend Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
72.5% of students at Ps 132 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 132 Ralph Bunche?
The largest demographic group at Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is African American at 77.0% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 132 Ralph Bunche rank among schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 132 Ralph Bunche ranks #1 of 6 schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 132 Ralph Bunche, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.