At a glance
Reported students
557
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
School for Environmental Citizenship: 557 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about School for Environmental Citizenship
School for Environmental Citizenship is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 557 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 (82%) and Black (14.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking School for Environmental Citizenship
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.28 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
- 96.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic82%
- Black14.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.5%
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 340
Elementary · Grades PK–05
552 reported students
PS 32 Belmont
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
PS 8 Isaac Varian
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
PS 46 Edgar Allan Poe
Elementary · Grades PK–05
609 reported students
PS 56 Norwood Heights
Elementary · Grades KG–05
617 reported students
PS 205 Fiorello Laguardia
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Public schools near School for Environmental Citizenship
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 638 | under 0.1 mi |
| KIPP Freedom Charter School Elementary · Charter · KIPP Freedom Charter School | KG–08 | 615 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–05 | 472 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 91 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 354 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 209 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–02 | 167 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 163 Arthur a Schomberg Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 292 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School for Environmental Citizenship
What grades does School for Environmental Citizenship serve?
School for Environmental Citizenship reports grades PK–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 School for Environmental Citizenship?
School for Environmental Citizenship reported 557 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School for Environmental Citizenship?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 557 students and 44.28 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 School for Environmental Citizenship a public, charter, or magnet school?
School for Environmental Citizenship 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 School for Environmental Citizenship students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.2% 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 School for Environmental Citizenship in?
School for Environmental Citizenship 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 School for Environmental Citizenship?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr (under 0.1 mi), KIPP Freedom Charter School (0.2 mi), PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.