- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente
Federal NCES profile for Ps 38 Roberto Clemente, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902083
👥 S:T ratio 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools.
- #8 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 Roberto Clemente ranks #8 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+35.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 360007902083 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 9.8:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+35.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 176
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente
176 students
What this shows Ps 38 Roberto Clemente reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 38 Roberto Clemente compares
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 23.9%
White 8.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Ps 38 Roberto Clemente is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 38 Roberto Clemente Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 38 Roberto Clemente's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 38 Roberto Clemente
How many students attend Ps 38 Roberto Clemente?
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 Roberto Clemente?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 Roberto Clemente is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 38 Roberto Clemente?
92.1% of students at Ps 38 Roberto Clemente are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 38 Roberto Clemente?
The largest demographic group at Ps 38 Roberto Clemente is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 38 Roberto Clemente?
Ps 38 Roberto Clemente has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 38 Roberto Clemente rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 Roberto Clemente ranks #8 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 # 4?
Besides Ps 38 Roberto Clemente, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.