Enrollment
713
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 195
Federal NCES profile for Ps 195, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009003353
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 195 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 195 has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 195 ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009003353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 195 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 195
Ps 195 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 713 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 713 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 606 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #390.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Ps 195.
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 195 compares
Ps 195 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
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.
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 84.2%
African American 10.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Ps 195 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 195 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mott Hall V | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 195's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~713 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 195
How many students attend Ps 195?
Ps 195 has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 195?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 195 is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 195?
87.5% of students at Ps 195 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 195?
The largest demographic group at Ps 195 is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 195?
Ps 195 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 195 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 195 ranks #136 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 195 a good school?
Ps 195 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 #12?
Besides Ps 195, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 196 (662 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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