- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg
Federal NCES profile for Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602583
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #100 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg ranks #100 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360008602583 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.7:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 292
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg
292 students
What this shows Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg compares
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
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 66.1%
African American 32.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg
How many students attend Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg?
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 163 Arthur a Schomberg?
95.7% of students at Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg?
The largest demographic group at Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg?
Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 163 Arthur a Schomberg rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg ranks #100 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 163 Arthur a Schomberg, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.