Enrollment
427
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova
Federal NCES profile for Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502264
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #57 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova ranks #57 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 427 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.5% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 655 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #259.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova.
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 62 Inocensio Casanova compares
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
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.
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 81.7%
African American 16.2%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~427 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova
How many students attend Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova?
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 62 Inocensio Casanova?
96.5% of students at Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova?
The largest demographic group at Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova?
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova ranks #57 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 62 Inocensio Casanova a good school?
Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.
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