- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Urban Scholars Community School
Federal NCES profile for Urban Scholars Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009006133
👥 S:T ratio 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Scholars Community School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #43 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Scholars Community School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Scholars Community School ranks #43 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #12 · New York
NCES ID 360009006133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Urban Scholars Community School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 360009006133 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 9.2:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 214 (814 students)
Urban Scholars Community School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Scholars 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 294
Urban Scholars Community School
294 students
What this shows Urban Scholars Community School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Scholars Community School compares
Urban Scholars Community 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.9%
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 58.2%
African American 38.1%
White 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Urban Scholars Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Scholars Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 214 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 47 John Randolph | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 195 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 196 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bronx Academy for the Future | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Scholars 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Scholars Community School
How many students attend Urban Scholars Community School?
Urban Scholars Community School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Scholars Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Scholars Community School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Urban Scholars Community School?
95.7% of students at Urban Scholars Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Scholars Community School?
The largest demographic group at Urban Scholars Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Scholars Community School?
Urban Scholars Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Urban Scholars Community School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Scholars Community School ranks #43 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 Urban Scholars 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.