- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman
Federal NCES profile for Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008800158
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #110 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman ranks #110 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008800158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360008800158 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.9:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman 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 334
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman
334 students
What this shows Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman compares
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar 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 178 Dr Selman Waksman'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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman
How many students attend Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
70.5% of students at Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
The largest demographic group at Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman is African American at 58.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 178 Dr Selman Waksman rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman ranks #110 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 178 Dr Selman Waksman, 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.