- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
Federal NCES profile for Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008701748
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #36 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning ranks #36 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008701748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360008701748 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 9.3:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 372
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
372 students
What this shows Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning compares
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
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 90.3%
African American 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
How many students attend Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning?
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 15 Institute for Environmental Learning?
81.7% of students at Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning?
The largest demographic group at Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning?
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning 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 15 Institute for Environmental Learning rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning ranks #36 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.