Enrollment
1,079
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
Federal NCES profile for Ps 71 Rose E Scala, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008502293
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 71 Rose E Scala earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #58 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 71 Rose E Scala has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 71 Rose E Scala ranks #58 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 71 Rose E Scala compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 71 Rose E Scala
Ps 71 Rose E Scala is a higher-need, large elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 1,079 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,079 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.0% 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 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students) alongside Ps 71 Rose E Scala.
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 71 Rose E Scala compares
Ps 71 Rose E Scala 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,079 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,079
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.0%
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 61.1%
White 18.0%
Asian 12.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Ps 71 Rose E Scala is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 71 Rose E Scala Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 72 Dr William Dorney | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 71 Rose E Scala'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~1,079 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 71 Rose E Scala
How many students attend Ps 71 Rose E Scala?
Ps 71 Rose E Scala has 1,079 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 71 Rose E Scala?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 71 Rose E Scala is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 71 Rose E Scala?
72.3% of students at Ps 71 Rose E Scala are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 71 Rose E Scala?
The largest demographic group at Ps 71 Rose E Scala is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 71 Rose E Scala?
Ps 71 Rose E Scala 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 71 Rose E Scala rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 71 Rose E Scala ranks #58 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Ps 71 Rose E Scala a good school?
Ps 71 Rose E Scala 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 71 Rose E Scala, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students), and Ps 36 Unionport (660 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.
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