At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
PS 246 Poe Center: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
8.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 246 Poe Center
PS 246 Poe Center is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.7%) and Black (10.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 246 Poe Center
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.3%
- Hispanic83.7%
- Black10.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #10
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 37 Multiple Intelligence School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
442 reported students
Bedford Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
472 reported students
PS 205 Fiorello Laguardia
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
PS 310 Marble Hill
Elementary · Grades PK–05
403 reported students
PS 32 Belmont
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near PS 246 Poe Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Bronx Charter School II Elementary · Charter · KIPP Bronx Charter School II | KG–08 | 1,008 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 340 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 552 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 46 Edgar Allan Poe Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 609 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 86 Kingsbridge Heights Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 1,091 | 0.3 mi |
| Ps/Is 54 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 329 | 0.4 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 7 Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 7 | KG–03 | 75 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 246 Poe Center
What grades does PS 246 Poe Center serve?
PS 246 Poe Center reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #10.
How many students attend PS 246 Poe Center?
PS 246 Poe Center reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 246 Poe Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 455 students and 54.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 246 Poe Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 246 Poe Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #10 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 246 Poe Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 246 Poe Center in?
PS 246 Poe Center is part of New York City Geographic District #10, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 82 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 246 Poe Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KIPP Bronx Charter School II (0.2 mi), PS 340 (0.3 mi), PS 46 Edgar Allan Poe (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.