- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009006474
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samara Community School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #16 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Samara Community School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360009006474 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 14.2:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Samara Community School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Samara Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 214
Ps 214
814 students
- Ps 47 John Ran
Ps 47 John Randolph
789 students
- Ps 195
Ps 195
713 students
- Ps 196
Ps 196
662 students
- East Bronx Aca
East Bronx Academy for the Future
654 students
- This school
Samara Community School
327 students
What this shows Samara Community School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samara Community School compares
Samara Community School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.