Enrollment
399
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 182
Federal NCES profile for Ps 182, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502632
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 182 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #152 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 182 has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 182 ranks #152 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 182 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 182
Ps 182 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.4% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 857 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #722, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Ps 182.
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 182 compares
Ps 182 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
77.9%
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 60.9%
African American 27.1%
Asian 7.0%
White 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Ps 182 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 182 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 182's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 182
How many students attend Ps 182?
Ps 182 has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 182?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 182 is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 182?
88.4% of students at Ps 182 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 182?
The largest demographic group at Ps 182 is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 182?
Ps 182 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 182 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 182 ranks #152 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 182 a good school?
Ps 182 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 182, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.
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