- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 36 Unionport
Federal NCES profile for Ps 36 Unionport, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502168
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 36 Unionport earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #170 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 36 Unionport has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 36 Unionport ranks #170 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ps 36 Unionport held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360008502168 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 15.3:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 36 Unionport held near 694 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 36 Unionport 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
- This school
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- Ps 72 Dr Willi
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney
598 students
What this shows Ps 36 Unionport reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 36 Unionport compares
Ps 36 Unionport 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.3%
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 47.6%
Asian 31.8%
African American 10.3%
White 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Ps 36 Unionport is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 36 Unionport Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 72 Dr William Dorney | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 36 Unionport'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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 36 Unionport
How many students attend Ps 36 Unionport?
Ps 36 Unionport has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 36 Unionport?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 36 Unionport is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 36 Unionport?
82.5% of students at Ps 36 Unionport are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 36 Unionport?
The largest demographic group at Ps 36 Unionport is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 36 Unionport?
Ps 36 Unionport has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 36 Unionport rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 36 Unionport ranks #170 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 36 Unionport, 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.