- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 28 Wright Brothers
Federal NCES profile for Ps 28 Wright Brothers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008302135
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 28 Wright Brothers earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #105 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 28 Wright Brothers has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 28 Wright Brothers ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008302135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ps 28 Wright Brothers held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360008302135 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 10.8:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Ps 28 Wright Brothers held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 28 Wright Brothers in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 378
Ps 28 Wright Brothers
378 students
What this shows Ps 28 Wright Brothers reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 28 Wright Brothers compares
Ps 28 Wright Brothers 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.0%
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 79.9%
African American 13.5%
White 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Ps 28 Wright Brothers is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 28 Wright Brothers Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 28 Wright Brothers's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 28 Wright Brothers
How many students attend Ps 28 Wright Brothers?
Ps 28 Wright Brothers has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 28 Wright Brothers?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 28 Wright Brothers is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 28 Wright Brothers?
87.5% of students at Ps 28 Wright Brothers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 28 Wright Brothers?
The largest demographic group at Ps 28 Wright Brothers is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 28 Wright Brothers?
Ps 28 Wright Brothers has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 28 Wright Brothers rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 28 Wright Brothers ranks #105 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Ps 28 Wright Brothers, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.