- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 236 Langston Hughes
Federal NCES profile for Ps 236 Langston Hughes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602751
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 236 Langston Hughes earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #13 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 236 Langston Hughes has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 236 Langston Hughes ranks #13 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Ps 236 Langston Hughes grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 360008602751 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.2:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 236 Langston Hughes grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 236 Langston Hughes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 303
Ps 236 Langston Hughes
303 students
What this shows Ps 236 Langston Hughes reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 236 Langston Hughes compares
Ps 236 Langston Hughes is a growing 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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 68.0%
African American 30.4%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Ps 236 Langston Hughes is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 236 Langston Hughes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 236 Langston Hughes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 236 Langston Hughes
How many students attend Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
Ps 236 Langston Hughes has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 236 Langston Hughes is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
94.8% of students at Ps 236 Langston Hughes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
The largest demographic group at Ps 236 Langston Hughes is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 236 Langston Hughes?
Ps 236 Langston Hughes has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 236 Langston Hughes rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 236 Langston Hughes ranks #13 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 236 Langston Hughes, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.