Enrollment
217
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 396
Federal NCES profile for Ps 396, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008703820
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 396 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools.
- #22 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 396 has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 396 ranks #22 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008703820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 396 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 396
Ps 396 is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 217 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.4:1, Ps 396 is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 54% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.7% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Ps 396.
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 396 compares
Ps 396 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.9%
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
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
African American 19.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
White 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Ps 396 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 396 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 396's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 396
How many students attend Ps 396?
Ps 396 has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 396?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 396 is 5.4:1, which is 54% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 66% 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 396?
88.7% of students at Ps 396 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 396?
The largest demographic group at Ps 396 is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 396?
Ps 396 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 396 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 396 ranks #22 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.
Is Ps 396 a good school?
Ps 396 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. 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 #10?
Besides Ps 396, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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