- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Steam Bridge School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Steam Bridge School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008806562
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam Bridge School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #65 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam Bridge School (the) has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Bridge School (the) ranks #65 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Steam Bridge School (the) shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360008806562 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.9:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Steam Bridge School (the) shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Steam Bridge School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 271
Steam Bridge School (the)
271 students
What this shows Steam Bridge School (the) reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam Bridge School (the) compares
Steam Bridge School (the) 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.4%
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 43.9%
White 19.2%
Asian 18.5%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Steam Bridge School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Steam Bridge School (the) 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam Bridge School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steam Bridge School (the)
How many students attend Steam Bridge School (the)?
Steam Bridge School (the) has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Bridge School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Bridge School (the) is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steam Bridge School (the)?
82.6% of students at Steam Bridge School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam Bridge School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Steam Bridge School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam Bridge School (the)?
Steam Bridge School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Steam Bridge School (the) rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Bridge School (the) ranks #65 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Steam Bridge School (the), 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.