- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 6 West Farms
Federal NCES profile for Ps 6 West Farms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009002059
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 6 West Farms earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #152 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 6 West Farms has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 6 West Farms ranks #152 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009002059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Ps 6 West Farms shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 360009002059 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 13.9:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Ps 6 West Farms shrank from 449 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 6 West Farms 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 6 West Farms
417 students
What this shows Ps 6 West Farms reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 6 West Farms compares
Ps 6 West Farms 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.1%
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 71.9%
African American 24.9%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Ps 6 West Farms is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 6 West Farms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 6 West Farms'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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 6 West Farms
How many students attend Ps 6 West Farms?
Ps 6 West Farms has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 6 West Farms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 6 West Farms is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 6 West Farms?
94.9% of students at Ps 6 West Farms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 6 West Farms?
The largest demographic group at Ps 6 West Farms is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 6 West Farms?
Ps 6 West Farms has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 6 West Farms rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 6 West Farms ranks #152 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 6 West Farms, 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.