Enrollment
352
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008705138
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #8 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the)
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 352 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 97.7% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 583 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 46/100).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) compares
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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.
Is Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) a good school?
Ps 59 Community School of Technology (the) earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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