- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 5 Port Morris
Federal NCES profile for Ps 5 Port Morris, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402056
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 5 Port Morris earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 5 Port Morris has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 5 Port Morris ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Ps 5 Port Morris held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360008402056 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 10.9:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 5 Port Morris held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 5 Port Morris 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
- This school
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
- University Hei
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
596 students
What this shows Ps 5 Port Morris reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 5 Port Morris compares
Ps 5 Port Morris 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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 72.4%
African American 25.7%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Ps 5 Port Morris is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 5 Port Morris Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 5 Port Morris'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
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 5 Port Morris
How many students attend Ps 5 Port Morris?
Ps 5 Port Morris has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 5 Port Morris?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 5 Port Morris is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 5 Port Morris?
95.7% of students at Ps 5 Port Morris are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 5 Port Morris?
The largest demographic group at Ps 5 Port Morris is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 5 Port Morris?
Ps 5 Port Morris has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 5 Port Morris rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 5 Port Morris ranks #83 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 5 Port Morris, 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/Ms 29 Melrose School (606 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.