- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
Federal NCES profile for Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008700183
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #41 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr ranks #41 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008700183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 360008700183 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 10.1:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr 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 638
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
638 students
What this shows Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr compares
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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 80.1%
African American 16.5%
Asian 1.7%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr'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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
How many students attend Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?
95.2% of students at Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?
The largest demographic group at Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr ranks #41 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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr, 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.