- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery
Federal NCES profile for Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008502302
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #170 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery ranks #170 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008502302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360008502302 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.4:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery 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 75 School of Research and Discovery
509 students
What this shows Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery compares
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.0%
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 69.5%
African American 25.1%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery'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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery
How many students attend Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery?
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery?
90.6% of students at Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery?
The largest demographic group at Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery?
Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 75 School of Research and Discovery rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 75 School of Research and Discovery ranks #170 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 75 School of Research and Discovery, 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.