- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
Federal NCES profile for Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008702691
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #30 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia ranks #30 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 360008702691 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 9:1 · 92.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.1 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 496
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
496 students
What this shows Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia compares
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.4%
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 80.0%
African American 13.3%
White 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
How many students attend Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
92.4% of students at Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
The largest demographic group at Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia?
Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 205 Fiorello Laguardia rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia ranks #30 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.