- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 87
Federal NCES profile for Ps 87, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008802336
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 87 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #72 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 87 has class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 87 ranks #72 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ps 87 shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 360008802336 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 14:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 87 shrank from 316 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 87 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 307
Ps 87
307 students
What this shows Ps 87 reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 87 compares
Ps 87 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New York - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.1%
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
African American 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Ps 87 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 87 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 87'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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 87
How many students attend Ps 87?
Ps 87 has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 87?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 87 is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 87?
82.9% of students at Ps 87 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 87?
The largest demographic group at Ps 87 is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 87?
Ps 87 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 87 rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 87 ranks #72 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 87, 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.