- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 76 Bennington School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 76 Bennington School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008802306
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #41 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 76 Bennington School (the) ranks #41 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 360008802306 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 9.9:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 583
Ps 76 Bennington School (the)
583 students
What this shows Ps 76 Bennington School (the) reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 76 Bennington School (the) compares
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.0%
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 53.9%
African American 29.5%
White 9.1%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Ps 76 Bennington School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 76 Bennington School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 76 Bennington School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 76 Bennington School (the)
How many students attend Ps 76 Bennington School (the)?
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 76 Bennington School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 76 Bennington School (the) is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 76 Bennington School (the)?
85.4% of students at Ps 76 Bennington School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 76 Bennington School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 76 Bennington School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 76 Bennington School (the)?
Ps 76 Bennington School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 76 Bennington School (the) rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 76 Bennington School (the) ranks #41 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 #11?
Besides Ps 76 Bennington School (the), New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.