Enrollment
662
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 196
Federal NCES profile for Ps 196, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009003369
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 196 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #148 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 196 has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 196 ranks #148 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009003369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 196 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 196
Ps 196 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.9% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 600 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #435, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% 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 196.
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 196 compares
Ps 196 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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 84.4%
African American 10.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Ps 196 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 196 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | 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 196'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
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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 (~662 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 196
How many students attend Ps 196?
Ps 196 has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 196?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 196 is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 196?
90.9% of students at Ps 196 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 196?
The largest demographic group at Ps 196 is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 196?
Ps 196 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 196 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 196 ranks #148 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 196 a good school?
Ps 196 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 196, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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