- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009005509
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360009005509 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12.3:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations 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 66 School of Higher Expectations
455 students
What this shows Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations compares
Ps 66 School of Higher Expectations 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 (~455 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.