- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 277
Federal NCES profile for Ps 277, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008403738
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 277 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 277 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 277 ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008403738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Ps 277 grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360008403738 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.4:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 277 grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 277 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school
Ps 277
347 students
What this shows Ps 277 reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 277 compares
Ps 277 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in New York - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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 62.4%
African American 32.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Ps 277 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 277 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 277's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 277
How many students attend Ps 277?
Ps 277 has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 277?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 277 is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 277?
96.1% of students at Ps 277 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 277?
The largest demographic group at Ps 277 is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 277?
Ps 277 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 277 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 277 ranks #120 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 # 7?
Besides Ps 277, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.