- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher
Federal NCES profile for Ps 95 Sheila Mencher, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008702361
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #50 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 95 Sheila Mencher ranks #50 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.9 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 360008702361 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
851 enr · 10.9:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.9 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher 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
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 851
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher
851 students
What this shows Ps 95 Sheila Mencher reports 851 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 95 Sheila Mencher compares
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.6%
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 74.9%
African American 15.9%
Asian 4.7%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 95 Sheila Mencher 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 95 Sheila Mencher'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
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~851 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 95 Sheila Mencher
How many students attend Ps 95 Sheila Mencher?
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher has 851 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 95 Sheila Mencher?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 95 Sheila Mencher?
86.5% of students at Ps 95 Sheila Mencher are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 95 Sheila Mencher?
The largest demographic group at Ps 95 Sheila Mencher is Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 95 Sheila Mencher?
Ps 95 Sheila Mencher has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 95 Sheila Mencher rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 95 Sheila Mencher ranks #50 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 #10?
Besides Ps 95 Sheila Mencher, 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.