Enrollment
471
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 150 Charles James Fox
Federal NCES profile for Ps 150 Charles James Fox, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009002541
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 150 Charles James Fox earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 150 Charles James Fox has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 150 Charles James Fox ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 150 Charles James Fox compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 150 Charles James Fox
Ps 150 Charles James Fox is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.2% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 471 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.
Among 714 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #523, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Ps 150 Charles James Fox.
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 150 Charles James Fox compares
Ps 150 Charles James Fox 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.0%
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 75.2%
African American 21.9%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Ps 150 Charles James Fox is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 150 Charles James Fox Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 150 Charles James Fox's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 150 Charles James Fox
How many students attend Ps 150 Charles James Fox?
Ps 150 Charles James Fox has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 150 Charles James Fox?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 150 Charles James Fox is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 150 Charles James Fox?
94.2% of students at Ps 150 Charles James Fox are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 150 Charles James Fox?
The largest demographic group at Ps 150 Charles James Fox is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 150 Charles James Fox?
Ps 150 Charles James Fox has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 150 Charles James Fox rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 150 Charles James Fox ranks #136 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.
Is Ps 150 Charles James Fox a good school?
Ps 150 Charles James Fox earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 #12?
Besides Ps 150 Charles James Fox, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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