- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008602338
👥 S:T ratio 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #23 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School ranks #23 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360008602338 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 6.9:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 90 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 83
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
83 students
What this shows Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School compares
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
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 74.7%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
How many students attend Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School has 83 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 90 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% 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 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
91.7% of students at Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School ranks #23 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 # 9?
Besides Ps 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.