- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 57 Crescent
Federal NCES profile for Ps 57 Crescent, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009002245
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 57 Crescent 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
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 57 Crescent has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 57 Crescent ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ps 57 Crescent shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 360009002245 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 10.3:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Ps 57 Crescent shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 57 Crescent in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school
Ps 57 Crescent
331 students
What this shows Ps 57 Crescent reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 57 Crescent compares
Ps 57 Crescent 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.1%
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 65.9%
African American 28.7%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Ps 57 Crescent is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 57 Crescent Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 57 Crescent's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 57 Crescent
How many students attend Ps 57 Crescent?
Ps 57 Crescent has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 57 Crescent?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 57 Crescent is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 57 Crescent?
91.6% of students at Ps 57 Crescent are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 57 Crescent?
The largest demographic group at Ps 57 Crescent is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 57 Crescent?
Ps 57 Crescent 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 57 Crescent rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 57 Crescent 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 #12?
Besides Ps 57 Crescent, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.