Enrollment
271
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402098
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #40 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 18 John Peter Zenger compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 18 John Peter Zenger
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 271 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, Ps 18 John Peter Zenger is leaner than roughly 87% of New York schools and 28% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 98.8% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 421 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #145.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside Ps 18 John Peter Zenger.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 18 John Peter Zenger compares
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 18 John Peter Zenger a good school?
Ps 18 John Peter Zenger earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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