Enrollment
455
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations
Federal NCES profile for Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009005509
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009005509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 455 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 753 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #509.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations.
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 66 School of Higher Expectations compares
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.9%
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 73.1%
African American 24.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~455 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations
How many students attend Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations?
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations?
93.3% of students at Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations?
The largest demographic group at Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations?
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 66 School of Higher Expectations rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations ranks #120 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 66 School of Higher Expectations a good school?
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations earns 27/100 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 #12?
Besides Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations, 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.
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