- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosedale, NY
Ps 38 Rosedale
Federal NCES profile for Ps 38 Rosedale, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010102172
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 38 Rosedale earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Rosedale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 38 Rosedale has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 Rosedale ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rosedale, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 38 Rosedale held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360010102172 · Rosedale, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.2:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Ps 38 Rosedale held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 38 Rosedale in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 223
Ps 38 Rosedale
223 students
What this shows Ps 38 Rosedale reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 38 Rosedale compares
Ps 38 Rosedale 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.4%
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.
Student demographics
African American 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
White 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Ps 38 Rosedale is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 38 Rosedale Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 38 Rosedale's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 38 Rosedale
How many students attend Ps 38 Rosedale?
Ps 38 Rosedale has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosedale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 Rosedale?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 Rosedale is 11.2:1, which is 5% 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 38 Rosedale?
60.1% of students at Ps 38 Rosedale are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 38 Rosedale?
The largest demographic group at Ps 38 Rosedale is African American at 74.9% of enrollment, in Rosedale, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 38 Rosedale?
Ps 38 Rosedale has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 38 Rosedale rank among public schools in Rosedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 Rosedale ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rosedale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rosedale on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Ps 38 Rosedale, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.