Enrollment
807
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360008603742
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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 # 9 · 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)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School reports 807 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 76.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the New York average and 77% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 86% | — | — |
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
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 46% in New York — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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 807 Top 86% in New York — larger than 14% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.6% +63% vs state
NCES ID 360008603742
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
African American 4.7%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.5%
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- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
How many students attend Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School has 807 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is 11.2:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
91.6% of students at Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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.