- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger
Federal NCES profile for Ps 18 John Peter Zenger, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402098
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #40 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 John Peter Zenger ranks #40 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360008402098 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 8.5:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger 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 271
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger
271 students
What this shows Ps 18 John Peter Zenger reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 18 John Peter Zenger compares
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.9%
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 58.3%
African American 34.7%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Ps 18 John Peter Zenger is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 18 John Peter Zenger Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 18 John Peter Zenger'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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 18 John Peter Zenger
How many students attend Ps 18 John Peter Zenger?
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 John Peter Zenger?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 John Peter Zenger is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 18 John Peter Zenger?
98.8% of students at Ps 18 John Peter Zenger are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 18 John Peter Zenger?
The largest demographic group at Ps 18 John Peter Zenger is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 18 John Peter Zenger?
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 18 John Peter Zenger rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 John Peter Zenger ranks #40 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 18 John Peter Zenger, 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.