- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 89
Federal NCES profile for Ps 89, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802342
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 89 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 89 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 89 ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 89 held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.1 → 90.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360008802342 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,169 enr · 12.6:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 89 held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.1 → 90.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 89 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
- This school
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- Ps 106 Parkche
Ps 106 Parkchester
822 students
What this shows Ps 89 reports 1,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 89 compares
Ps 89 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,169
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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 53.2%
White 18.6%
African American 17.0%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Ps 89 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 89 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 106 Parkchester | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 89'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
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 89
How many students attend Ps 89?
Ps 89 has 1,169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,211 (2022-23) → 1,205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 89?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 89 is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 89?
82.0% of students at Ps 89 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 89?
The largest demographic group at Ps 89 is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 89?
Ps 89 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 89 rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 89 ranks #120 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 #11?
Besides Ps 89, 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/Ms 194 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.