- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 157 Grove Hill
Federal NCES profile for Ps 157 Grove Hill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008405533
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 157 Grove Hill earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 157 Grove Hill has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 157 Grove Hill ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ps 157 Grove Hill held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 360008405533 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 11.1:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 157 Grove Hill held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 157 Grove Hill in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school
Ps 157 Grove Hill
377 students
What this shows Ps 157 Grove Hill reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 157 Grove Hill compares
Ps 157 Grove Hill 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.4%
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 66.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.4%
African American 16.2%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Ps 157 Grove Hill is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 157 Grove Hill Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 157 Grove Hill's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- 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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 157 Grove Hill
How many students attend Ps 157 Grove Hill?
Ps 157 Grove Hill has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 157 Grove Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 157 Grove Hill is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 157 Grove Hill?
94.6% of students at Ps 157 Grove Hill are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 157 Grove Hill?
The largest demographic group at Ps 157 Grove Hill is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 157 Grove Hill?
Ps 157 Grove Hill has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 157 Grove Hill rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 157 Grove Hill ranks #83 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 # 7?
Besides Ps 157 Grove Hill, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.