- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney
Federal NCES profile for Ps 72 Dr William Dorney, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502295
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #148 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 72 Dr William Dorney ranks #148 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 360008502295 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 13.3:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
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
- This school
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney
598 students
What this shows Ps 72 Dr William Dorney reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 72 Dr William Dorney compares
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.4%
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 66.9%
African American 16.9%
Asian 9.2%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Ps 72 Dr William Dorney is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 72 Dr William Dorney Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 72 Dr William Dorney's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 72 Dr William Dorney
How many students attend Ps 72 Dr William Dorney?
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 72 Dr William Dorney?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 72 Dr William Dorney is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 72 Dr William Dorney?
81.4% of students at Ps 72 Dr William Dorney are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 72 Dr William Dorney?
The largest demographic group at Ps 72 Dr William Dorney is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 72 Dr William Dorney?
Ps 72 Dr William Dorney has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 72 Dr William Dorney rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 72 Dr William Dorney ranks #148 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 # 8?
Besides Ps 72 Dr William Dorney, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.