- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008705138
👥 S:T ratio 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #8 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) ranks #8 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 360008705138 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 11.4:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) 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 352
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)
352 students
What this shows Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) compares
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
African American 29.5%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)'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 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)
How many students attend Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)?
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 59 Community School of Technology (the)?
97.7% of students at Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)?
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 59 Community School of Technology (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) ranks #8 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 #10?
Besides Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the), 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.