- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 64 Robert Simon
Federal NCES profile for Ps 64 Robert Simon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007604868
👥 S:T ratio 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 64 Robert Simon earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 64 Robert Simon has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 64 Robert Simon ranks #3 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007604868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ps 64 Robert Simon held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360007604868 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 8.2:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Ps 64 Robert Simon held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 64 Robert Simon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 147
Ps 64 Robert Simon
147 students
What this shows Ps 64 Robert Simon reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 64 Robert Simon compares
Ps 64 Robert Simon held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
African American 24.5%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Ps 64 Robert Simon is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 64 Robert Simon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 64 Robert Simon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 64 Robert Simon
How many students attend Ps 64 Robert Simon?
Ps 64 Robert Simon has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 64 Robert Simon?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 64 Robert Simon is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 64 Robert Simon?
89.2% of students at Ps 64 Robert Simon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 64 Robert Simon?
The largest demographic group at Ps 64 Robert Simon is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 64 Robert Simon?
Ps 64 Robert Simon has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 64 Robert Simon rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 64 Robert Simon ranks #3 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 1?
Besides Ps 64 Robert Simon, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.