- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 138 Samuel Randall
Federal NCES profile for Ps 138 Samuel Randall, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502505
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 138 Samuel Randall earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #152 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 138 Samuel Randall has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 138 Samuel Randall ranks #152 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ps 138 Samuel Randall shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 360008502505 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.1:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 138 Samuel Randall shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 138 Samuel Randall in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Ps 138 Samuel Randall
479 students
What this shows Ps 138 Samuel Randall reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 138 Samuel Randall compares
Ps 138 Samuel Randall 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.7%
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 66.4%
African American 21.9%
Asian 8.4%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Ps 138 Samuel Randall is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 138 Samuel Randall Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 138 Samuel Randall's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 138 Samuel Randall
How many students attend Ps 138 Samuel Randall?
Ps 138 Samuel Randall has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 138 Samuel Randall?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 138 Samuel Randall is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 138 Samuel Randall?
86.3% of students at Ps 138 Samuel Randall are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 138 Samuel Randall?
The largest demographic group at Ps 138 Samuel Randall is Hispanic or Latino at 66.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 138 Samuel Randall?
Ps 138 Samuel Randall has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 138 Samuel Randall rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 138 Samuel Randall ranks #152 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 138 Samuel Randall, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.