Enrollment
603
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008806217
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #25 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy ranks #25 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 603 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 603 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 802 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students) and Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students) alongside Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy compares
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 16.9%
Asian 10.9%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy
How many students attend Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 498 Van Nest Academy?
75.6% of students at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy ranks #25 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.
Is Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy a good school?
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy, 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.
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