At a glance
Reported students
307
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
PS 87: 307 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 87
PS 87 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 307 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above 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 Black (51.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 87
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 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
- 87.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic35.5%
- Black51.8%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 #11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Linden Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
300 reported students
PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
PS 160 Walt Disney
Elementary · Grades PK–05
278 reported students
Baychester Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
PS 16 Wakefield
Elementary · Grades PK–05
343 reported students
STEAM Bridge School (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–05
271 reported students
Public schools near PS 87
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 Elementary · Charter · Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 | KG–08 | 452 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 68 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 493 | 0.5 mi |
| Matilda Avenue School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | KG–05 | 222 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 16 Wakefield Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 343 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 112 Bronxwood Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 370 | 0.7 mi |
| Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Elementary · Charter · Bronx Charter School for Better Learning | PK–05 | 532 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 87
What grades does PS 87 serve?
PS 87 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #11.
How many students attend PS 87?
PS 87 reported 307 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 87?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 307 students and 21 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 87 a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 87 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #11 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 87 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.9% 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 87 in?
PS 87 is part of New York City Geographic District #11, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 87?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 (0.3 mi), PS 68 (0.5 mi), Matilda Avenue School (The) (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.