- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 246 Poe Center
Federal NCES profile for Ps 246 Poe Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008704464
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 246 Poe Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #36 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 246 Poe Center has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 246 Poe Center ranks #36 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008704464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ps 246 Poe Center held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360008704464 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 9.5:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 246 Poe Center held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 246 Poe Center 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 455
Ps 246 Poe Center
455 students
What this shows Ps 246 Poe Center reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 246 Poe Center compares
Ps 246 Poe Center 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.2%
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 83.7%
African American 10.3%
White 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Ps 246 Poe Center is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 246 Poe Center 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 246 Poe Center'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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 246 Poe Center
How many students attend Ps 246 Poe Center?
Ps 246 Poe Center has 455 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 246 Poe Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 246 Poe Center is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 246 Poe Center?
96.3% of students at Ps 246 Poe Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 246 Poe Center?
The largest demographic group at Ps 246 Poe Center is Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 246 Poe Center?
Ps 246 Poe Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 246 Poe Center rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 246 Poe Center ranks #36 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 246 Poe Center, 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.