Enrollment
223
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 38 Rosedale compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 38 Rosedale
Ps 38 Rosedale is a higher-need, small elementary school in Rosedale, New York, enrolling 223 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Ps 38 Rosedale.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 38 Rosedale compares
Ps 38 Rosedale on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 38 Rosedale a good school?
Ps 38 Rosedale earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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