- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 304 Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 304 Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008505123
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 304 Early Childhood School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #174 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 304 Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 304 Early Childhood School ranks #174 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Ps 304 Early Childhood School grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360008505123 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 16.2:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 304 Early Childhood School grew from 511 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 304 Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Ps 304 Early Childhood School
551 students
What this shows Ps 304 Early Childhood School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 304 Early Childhood School compares
Ps 304 Early Childhood School 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.5%
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 71.1%
Asian 11.3%
White 8.5%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Ps 304 Early Childhood School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 304 Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 304 Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 304 Early Childhood School
How many students attend Ps 304 Early Childhood School?
Ps 304 Early Childhood School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 304 Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 304 Early Childhood School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 304 Early Childhood School?
62.2% of students at Ps 304 Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 304 Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 304 Early Childhood School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 304 Early Childhood School?
Ps 304 Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 304 Early Childhood School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 304 Early Childhood School ranks #174 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 304 Early Childhood School, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.