- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 214
Federal NCES profile for Ps 214, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009000227
👥 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 214 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
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 214 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 214 ranks #110 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ps 214 held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.1 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360009000227 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 12:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students)
Ps 214 held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.1 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 214 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- Mott Hall V
Mott Hall V
636 students
What this shows Ps 214 reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 214 compares
Ps 214 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.1%
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 76.0%
African American 20.1%
Asian 2.2%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Ps 214 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 214 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher 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 |
| Ps 196 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mott Hall V | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 214's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 214
How many students attend Ps 214?
Ps 214 has 814 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 214?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 214 is 12:1, which is 2% 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 214?
91.5% of students at Ps 214 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 214?
The largest demographic group at Ps 214 is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 214?
Ps 214 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 214 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 214 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 #12?
Besides Ps 214, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), Ps 195 (713 students), and Ps 196 (662 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.