- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008502293
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #58 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ps 71 Rose E Scala held near 1,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360008502293 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,079 enr · 12:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 71 Rose E Scala held near 1,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 71 Rose E Scala in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- This school
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- Ps 72 Dr Willi
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney
598 students
What this shows Ps 71 Rose E Scala reports 1,079 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 71 Rose E Scala compares
Ps 71 Rose E Scala 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,079 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,179 (2022-23) → 1,157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.