Enrollment
880
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360008802364
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Ps 96 Richard Rodgers, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+11% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers reports 880 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% above the New York average and 64% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps 96 Richard Rodgers compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 880 Top 89% in New York — larger than 11% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.1% +51% vs state
NCES ID 360008802364
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 13:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.