Enrollment
617
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360008702244
Ps 56 Norwood Heights — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Ps 56 Norwood Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 56 Norwood Heights compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ps 56 Norwood Heights reports 617 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the New York average and 64% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 45.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 56 Norwood Heights compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 83% in New York — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 617 Top 76% in New York — larger than 24% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.7% +51% vs state
NCES ID 360008702244
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
Asian 19.6%
African American 7.9%
White 7.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 45.4%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 56 Norwood Heights
How many students attend Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights has 617 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Norwood Heights is 14.1:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
84.7% of students at Ps 56 Norwood Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
The largest demographic group at Ps 56 Norwood Heights is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.