- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 56 Norwood Heights
Federal NCES profile for Ps 56 Norwood Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008702244
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 56 Norwood Heights earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #75 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 56 Norwood Heights has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks #75 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Ps 56 Norwood Heights grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 360008702244 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 14.7:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 56 Norwood Heights grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 56 Norwood Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 617
Ps 56 Norwood Heights
617 students
What this shows Ps 56 Norwood Heights reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 56 Norwood Heights compares
Ps 56 Norwood Heights is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Ps 56 Norwood Heights is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 56 Norwood Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 56 Norwood Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~617 students)
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 an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Norwood Heights is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 56 Norwood Heights rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks #75 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Ps 56 Norwood Heights, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.