Enrollment
880
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
Federal NCES profile for Ps 96 Richard Rodgers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802364
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 96 Richard Rodgers ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 96 Richard Rodgers compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 880 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 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 85.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 880 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% 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 96 Richard Rodgers.
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 96 Richard Rodgers compares
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
African American 19.7%
White 14.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 96 Richard Rodgers 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 106 Parkchester | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 96 Richard Rodgers'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
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other 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 (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
How many students attend Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers has 880 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
85.1% of students at Ps 96 Richard Rodgers are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
The largest demographic group at Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 96 Richard Rodgers rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 96 Richard Rodgers ranks #68 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.
Is Ps 96 Richard Rodgers a good school?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 96 Richard Rodgers, 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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