Enrollment
327
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Samara Community School
Federal NCES profile for Samara Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009006474
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samara Community School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #16 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Samara Community School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samara Community School ranks #16 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009006474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samara Community School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samara Community School
Samara Community School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.8% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller 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.
Among 722 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #76, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students) and Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students) alongside Samara Community School.
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 Samara Community School compares
Samara Community School 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.8%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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 85.6%
African American 11.9%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Samara Community School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Samara Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samara Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Samara Community School
How many students attend Samara Community School?
Samara Community School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samara Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samara Community School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samara Community School?
90.8% of students at Samara Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samara Community School?
The largest demographic group at Samara Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samara Community School?
Samara Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Samara Community School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Samara Community School ranks #16 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.
Is Samara Community School a good school?
Samara Community School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. 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 #12?
Besides Samara Community School, New York City Geographic District #12 also operates Ps 214 (814 students), Ps 47 John Randolph (789 students), and Ps 195 (713 students). See the New York City Geographic District #12 district page for the complete list.
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