Enrollment
343
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 30 Wilton
Federal NCES profile for Ps 30 Wilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402143
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 30 Wilton earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 30 Wilton has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 30 Wilton ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 30 Wilton compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 30 Wilton
Ps 30 Wilton is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 343 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 94.1% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 662 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #360.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside Ps 30 Wilton.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 30 Wilton compares
Ps 30 Wilton on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.4%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
African American 22.2%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Ps 30 Wilton is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 30 Wilton 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 30 Wilton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 30 Wilton
How many students attend Ps 30 Wilton?
Ps 30 Wilton has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 30 Wilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 30 Wilton is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 30 Wilton?
94.1% of students at Ps 30 Wilton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 30 Wilton?
The largest demographic group at Ps 30 Wilton is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 30 Wilton?
Ps 30 Wilton has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 30 Wilton rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 30 Wilton ranks #83 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.
Is Ps 30 Wilton a good school?
Ps 30 Wilton earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 7?
Besides Ps 30 Wilton, 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.
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