- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 209
Federal NCES profile for Ps 209, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008700739
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 209 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #110 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 209 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 209 ranks #110 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008700739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ps 209 held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360008700739 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 11.9:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 209 held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 209 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 167
Ps 209
167 students
What this shows Ps 209 reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 209 compares
Ps 209 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New York - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.1%
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 78.4%
African American 14.4%
White 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Ps 209 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 209 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 209'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 other 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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 209
How many students attend Ps 209?
Ps 209 has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 209?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 209 is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 209?
92.5% of students at Ps 209 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 209?
The largest demographic group at Ps 209 is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 209?
Ps 209 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 209 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 209 ranks #110 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Ps 209, 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.