- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 175 City Island
Federal NCES profile for Ps 175 City Island, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008802613
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 175 City Island earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #7 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 175 City Island has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 175 City Island ranks #7 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ps 175 City Island grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 360008802613 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.9:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 175 City Island grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 175 City Island 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 259
Ps 175 City Island
259 students
What this shows Ps 175 City Island reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 175 City Island compares
Ps 175 City Island is a growing 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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 42.5%
White 34.7%
African American 9.3%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Ps 175 City Island is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 175 City Island 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 175 City Island'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 elementary 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 175 City Island
How many students attend Ps 175 City Island?
Ps 175 City Island has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 175 City Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 175 City Island is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 175 City Island?
52.7% of students at Ps 175 City Island are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 175 City Island?
The largest demographic group at Ps 175 City Island is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 175 City Island?
Ps 175 City Island has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 175 City Island rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 175 City Island ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Ps 175 City Island, 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.