- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 153 Helen Keller
Federal NCES profile for Ps 153 Helen Keller, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802553
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 153 Helen Keller earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #13 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 153 Helen Keller has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks #13 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Ps 153 Helen Keller held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360008802553 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.2:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 153 Helen Keller held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 153 Helen Keller in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 440
Ps 153 Helen Keller
440 students
What this shows Ps 153 Helen Keller reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 153 Helen Keller compares
Ps 153 Helen Keller 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
African American 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Ps 153 Helen Keller is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 153 Helen Keller Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 153 Helen Keller's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 153 Helen Keller
How many students attend Ps 153 Helen Keller?
Ps 153 Helen Keller has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Helen Keller?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 153 Helen Keller is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 153 Helen Keller?
64.8% of students at Ps 153 Helen Keller are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 153 Helen Keller?
The largest demographic group at Ps 153 Helen Keller is African American at 61.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 153 Helen Keller?
Ps 153 Helen Keller has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 153 Helen Keller rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks #13 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 #11?
Besides Ps 153 Helen Keller, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.