- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps/Ms 194
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 194, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008805558
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 194 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #58 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/Ms 194 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 194 ranks #58 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Ps/Ms 194 grew from 1,105 students in 2022-23 to 1,164 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 96.6 → 95.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 360008805558 · Bronx, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,169 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Ps/Ms 194 grew from 1,105 students in 2022-23 to 1,164 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 96.6 → 95.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/Ms 194 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
- This school
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- Ps 106 Parkche
Ps 106 Parkchester
822 students
What this shows Ps/Ms 194 reports 1,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/Ms 194 compares
Ps/Ms 194 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,169
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in New York - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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 52.8%
Asian 33.5%
African American 6.2%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Ps/Ms 194 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 194 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 106 Parkchester | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 194'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
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 194
How many students attend Ps/Ms 194?
Ps/Ms 194 has 1,169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,105 (2022-23) → 1,164 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 194?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 194 is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/Ms 194?
83.3% of students at Ps/Ms 194 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 194?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 194 is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 194?
Ps/Ms 194 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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/Ms 194 rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 194 ranks #58 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 #11?
Besides Ps/Ms 194, 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.