Enrollment
307
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008802336
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 87 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools.
- #72 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 87 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 87
Ps 87 is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 776 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #687, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students) alongside Ps 87.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 87 compares
Ps 87 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Ps 87 a good school?
Ps 87 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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