- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 49 Willis Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Ps 49 Willis Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402218
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 49 Willis Avenue earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 49 Willis Avenue has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 49 Willis Avenue ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Ps 49 Willis Avenue shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 360008402218 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 10.6:1 · 97.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 49 Willis Avenue shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 49 Willis Avenue 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 49 Willis Avenue
447 students
What this shows Ps 49 Willis Avenue reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 49 Willis Avenue compares
Ps 49 Willis Avenue is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.0%
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 71.8%
African American 24.8%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Ps 49 Willis Avenue is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 49 Willis Avenue Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 49 Willis Avenue'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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 49 Willis Avenue
How many students attend Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
Ps 49 Willis Avenue has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 49 Willis Avenue is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 49 Willis Avenue?
97.4% of students at Ps 49 Willis Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Ps 49 Willis Avenue is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 49 Willis Avenue?
Ps 49 Willis Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 49 Willis Avenue rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 49 Willis Avenue ranks #68 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 49 Willis Avenue, 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.