- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008702179
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008702179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360008702179 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 10.9:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.3 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 782
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii
782 students
What this shows Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii compares
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.8%
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 76.0%
African American 11.0%
Asian 6.8%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii
How many students attend Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii has 782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
91.0% of students at Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 20 Po George J Werdan Iii rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii ranks #83 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 #10?
Besides Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.