- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 140 Eagle School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 140 Eagle School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502509
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 140 Eagle School (the) ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360008502509 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 11.2:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) 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 335
Ps 140 Eagle School (the)
335 students
What this shows Ps 140 Eagle School (the) reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 140 Eagle School (the) compares
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.2%
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
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
African American 34.0%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Ps 140 Eagle School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 140 Eagle School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 140 Eagle School (the)'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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 140 Eagle School (the)
How many students attend Ps 140 Eagle School (the)?
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 140 Eagle School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 140 Eagle School (the) is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 140 Eagle School (the)?
93.9% of students at Ps 140 Eagle School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 140 Eagle School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 140 Eagle School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 140 Eagle School (the)?
Ps 140 Eagle School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 140 Eagle School (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 140 Eagle School (the) ranks #83 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 140 Eagle School (the), 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.