Enrollment
372
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 920 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #308.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning compares
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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