- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
Federal NCES profile for Ps 53 Basheer Quisim, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602232
👥 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 53 Basheer Quisim earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #110 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 53 Basheer Quisim ranks #110 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360008602232 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 12:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- This school
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- Ps 204 Morris
Ps 204 Morris Heights
576 students
What this shows Ps 53 Basheer Quisim reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 53 Basheer Quisim compares
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim 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 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.0%
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 71.7%
African American 24.8%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 53 Basheer Quisim Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 204 Morris Heights | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 53 Basheer Quisim's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
How many students attend Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
96.1% of students at Ps 53 Basheer Quisim are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
The largest demographic group at Ps 53 Basheer Quisim is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 53 Basheer Quisim?
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim 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 53 Basheer Quisim rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 53 Basheer Quisim ranks #110 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 53 Basheer Quisim, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.