Enrollment
181
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 44 David C Farragut
Federal NCES profile for Ps 44 David C Farragut, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009002194
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 44 David C Farragut earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #33 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 44 David C Farragut has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 44 David C Farragut ranks #33 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 44 David C Farragut compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 44 David C Farragut
Ps 44 David C Farragut is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 181 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, Ps 44 David C Farragut is leaner than roughly 93% of New York schools and 36% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 97.8% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of New York schools, with 181 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Ps 44 David C Farragut.
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 44 David C Farragut compares
Ps 44 David C Farragut 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.6%
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 68.0%
African American 30.9%
White 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Ps 44 David C Farragut is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 44 David C Farragut Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 44 David C Farragut's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~181 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 44 David C Farragut
How many students attend Ps 44 David C Farragut?
Ps 44 David C Farragut has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 44 David C Farragut?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 44 David C Farragut is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 44 David C Farragut?
97.8% of students at Ps 44 David C Farragut are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 44 David C Farragut?
The largest demographic group at Ps 44 David C Farragut is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 44 David C Farragut?
Ps 44 David C Farragut has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 44 David C Farragut rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 44 David C Farragut ranks #33 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 44 David C Farragut a good school?
Ps 44 David C Farragut earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 #12?
Besides Ps 44 David C Farragut, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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