- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008402138
👥 S:T ratio 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools.
- #40 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School ranks #40 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008402138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School shrank from 713 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 360008402138 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 8.3:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School shrank from 713 students in 2022-23 to 638 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 73.2 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- This school
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- University Hei
University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College
596 students
What this shows Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School compares
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School is a shrinking 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.7%
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 64.7%
African American 31.8%
Two or More 1.5%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Heights Secondary School-Bronx Community College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
How many students attend Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School?
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 29 Melrose School?
92.7% of students at Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School?
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 29 Melrose School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School ranks #40 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 # 7?
Besides Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.