- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402269
👥 S:T ratio 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #5 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy ranks #5 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 360008402269 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 8.5:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school 178
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy
178 students
What this shows Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy compares
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%
African American 33.1%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy
How many students attend Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy?
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 65 Mother Hale Academy?
94.8% of students at Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy?
Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 65 Mother Hale Academy rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy ranks #5 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 # 7?
Besides Ps 65 Mother Hale Academy, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.