- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck
Federal NCES profile for Ps 43 Jonas Bronck, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402191
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 43 Jonas Bronck ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360008402191 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 12.8:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck
346 students
What this shows Ps 43 Jonas Bronck reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 43 Jonas Bronck compares
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in New York - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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 78.0%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Ps 43 Jonas Bronck is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 43 Jonas Bronck Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 43 Jonas Bronck's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 43 Jonas Bronck
How many students attend Ps 43 Jonas Bronck?
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 43 Jonas Bronck?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 43 Jonas Bronck is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 43 Jonas Bronck?
96.2% of students at Ps 43 Jonas Bronck are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 43 Jonas Bronck?
The largest demographic group at Ps 43 Jonas Bronck is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 43 Jonas Bronck?
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 43 Jonas Bronck rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 43 Jonas Bronck ranks #136 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 # 7?
Besides Ps 43 Jonas Bronck, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.