- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake
Federal NCES profile for Ps 48 Joseph R Drake, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502211
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 48 Joseph R Drake ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360008502211 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 13:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake
441 students
What this shows Ps 48 Joseph R Drake reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 48 Joseph R Drake compares
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.4%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
African American 20.4%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Ps 48 Joseph R Drake is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 48 Joseph R Drake Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 48 Joseph R Drake's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 48 Joseph R Drake
How many students attend Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 48 Joseph R Drake is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
91.8% of students at Ps 48 Joseph R Drake are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
The largest demographic group at Ps 48 Joseph R Drake is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 48 Joseph R Drake?
Ps 48 Joseph R Drake 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 48 Joseph R Drake rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 48 Joseph R Drake 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 48 Joseph R Drake, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.