- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 146 Edward Collins
Federal NCES profile for Ps 146 Edward Collins, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502530
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 146 Edward Collins earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #46 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 146 Edward Collins has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 146 Edward Collins ranks #46 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 146 Edward Collins held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360008502530 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 9.7:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 146 Edward Collins held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 146 Edward Collins 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 302
Ps 146 Edward Collins
302 students
What this shows Ps 146 Edward Collins reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 146 Edward Collins compares
Ps 146 Edward Collins 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.5%
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 63.2%
African American 29.8%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Ps 146 Edward Collins is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 146 Edward Collins 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 | Higher 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 146 Edward Collins'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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 146 Edward Collins
How many students attend Ps 146 Edward Collins?
Ps 146 Edward Collins has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 146 Edward Collins?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 146 Edward Collins is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 146 Edward Collins?
93.0% of students at Ps 146 Edward Collins are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 146 Edward Collins?
The largest demographic group at Ps 146 Edward Collins is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 146 Edward Collins?
Ps 146 Edward Collins has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 146 Edward Collins rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 146 Edward Collins ranks #46 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 146 Edward Collins, 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.