At a glance
Reported students
851
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
PS 95 Sheila Mencher: 851 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 95 Sheila Mencher
PS 95 Sheila Mencher is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 851 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to 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 (74.9%) and Black (15.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 95 Sheila Mencher
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.66 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
- 94.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic74.9%
- Black15.9%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.2%
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 33 Timothy Dwight
Elementary · Grades PK–05
789 reported students
Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan III
Elementary · Grades PK–08
782 reported students
PS 94 Kings College School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
748 reported students
PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil
Elementary · Grades KG–05
742 reported students
PS 81 Robert J Christen
Elementary · Grades KG–05
715 reported students
Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway
Elementary · Grades KG–08
667 reported students
Public schools near PS 95 Sheila Mencher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampark Neighborhood Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 305 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 667 | 0.7 mi |
| Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II Elementary · Charter · Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II | KG–08 | 492 | 0.7 mi |
| Milton Fein School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 363 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 315 Lab School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 202 | 0.8 mi |
| PS 360 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 278 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 95 Sheila Mencher
What grades does PS 95 Sheila Mencher serve?
PS 95 Sheila Mencher reports grades KG–08 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 95 Sheila Mencher?
PS 95 Sheila Mencher reported 851 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 95 Sheila Mencher?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 851 students and 78.66 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 95 Sheila Mencher a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 95 Sheila Mencher 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 95 Sheila Mencher students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.1% 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 95 Sheila Mencher in?
PS 95 Sheila Mencher 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 95 Sheila Mencher?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ampark Neighborhood (under 0.1 mi), Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu Parkway (0.7 mi), Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.