- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008802364
👥 S:T ratio 45
📋 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers grew from 830 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360008802364 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 13.8:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers grew from 830 students in 2022-23 to 881 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 64.2 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers 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
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- This school
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- Ps 106 Parkche
Ps 106 Parkchester
822 students
What this shows Ps 96 Richard Rodgers reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 96 Richard Rodgers compares
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,451
- 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
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 (~880 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), up 51.
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 29/100 (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 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.
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.