- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 35 Franz Siegel
Federal NCES profile for Ps 35 Franz Siegel, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008602160
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 35 Franz Siegel earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #44 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 35 Franz Siegel has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 35 Franz Siegel ranks #44 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ps 35 Franz Siegel held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360008602160 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 10.5:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 35 Franz Siegel held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 35 Franz Siegel in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Ps 35 Franz Siegel
358 students
What this shows Ps 35 Franz Siegel reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 35 Franz Siegel compares
Ps 35 Franz Siegel 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.8%
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 73.7%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Ps 35 Franz Siegel is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 35 Franz Siegel Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 35 Franz Siegel's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 35 Franz Siegel
How many students attend Ps 35 Franz Siegel?
Ps 35 Franz Siegel has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 35 Franz Siegel?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 35 Franz Siegel is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 35 Franz Siegel?
95.0% of students at Ps 35 Franz Siegel are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 35 Franz Siegel?
The largest demographic group at Ps 35 Franz Siegel is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 35 Franz Siegel?
Ps 35 Franz Siegel has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 35 Franz Siegel rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 35 Franz Siegel ranks #44 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 35 Franz Siegel, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.