- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 47 John Randolph
Federal NCES profile for Ps 47 John Randolph, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009002209
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 47 John Randolph earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #58 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 47 John Randolph has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 47 John Randolph ranks #58 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Ps 47 John Randolph held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 360009002209 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 12.1:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Ps 47 John Randolph held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 47 John Randolph in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- This school
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- Mott Hall V
Mott Hall V
636 students
What this shows Ps 47 John Randolph reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 47 John Randolph compares
Ps 47 John Randolph 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New York - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.2%
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 62.5%
African American 17.6%
Asian 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Ps 47 John Randolph is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 47 John Randolph Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mott Hall V | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 47 John Randolph's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 47 John Randolph
How many students attend Ps 47 John Randolph?
Ps 47 John Randolph has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 47 John Randolph?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 47 John Randolph is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 47 John Randolph?
91.8% of students at Ps 47 John Randolph are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 47 John Randolph?
The largest demographic group at Ps 47 John Randolph is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 47 John Randolph?
Ps 47 John Randolph has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 47 John Randolph rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 47 John Randolph ranks #58 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #12?
Besides Ps 47 John Randolph, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 195 (713 students), and Ps 196 (662 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.