- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
Federal NCES profile for Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008702332
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights shrank from 1,269 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 103.3 → 98.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 360008702332 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,091 enr · 10.6:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights shrank from 1,269 students in 2022-23 to 1,171 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 103.3 → 98.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- This school 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- Ps 95 Sheila M 851
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher
851 students
What this shows Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights compares
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.0%
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 88.3%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.4%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 95 Sheila Mencher | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,091 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
How many students attend Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights has 1,091 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,269 (2022-23) → 1,171 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
90.7% of students at Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
The largest demographic group at Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights?
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 86 Kingsbridge Heights rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights ranks #68 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 #10?
Besides Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.