- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 23 New Children's School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 23 New Children's School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008700130
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #100 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 23 New Children's School (the) ranks #100 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008700130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360008700130 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 11.4:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) 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 332
Ps 23 New Children's School (the)
332 students
What this shows Ps 23 New Children's School (the) reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 23 New Children's School (the) compares
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.3%
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 72.6%
African American 24.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Ps 23 New Children's School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 23 New Children's School (the) 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 23 New Children's School (the)'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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 23 New Children's School (the)
How many students attend Ps 23 New Children's School (the)?
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 23 New Children's School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 23 New Children's School (the) is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 23 New Children's School (the)?
91.8% of students at Ps 23 New Children's School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 23 New Children's School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 23 New Children's School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 23 New Children's School (the)?
Ps 23 New Children's School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 23 New Children's School (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 23 New Children's School (the) ranks #100 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 23 New Children's School (the), 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.