At a glance
Reported students
880
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
PS 96 Richard Rodgers: 880 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 96 Richard Rodgers
PS 96 Richard Rodgers is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 880 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 (60.9%) and Black (19.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 96 Richard Rodgers
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.96 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
- 90%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.9%
- Hispanic60.9%
- Black19.7%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial1.3%
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.
PS 106 Parkchester
Elementary · Grades PK–05
822 reported students
PS 103 Hector Fontanez
Elementary · Grades PK–05
774 reported students
PS 19 Judith K Weiss
Elementary · Grades PK–08
679 reported students
PS 108 Philip J Abinanti
Elementary · Grades PK–07
664 reported students
PS 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein
Elementary · Grades PK–06
659 reported students
PS 78 Anne Hutchinson
Elementary · Grades PK–05
613 reported students
Public schools near PS 96 Richard Rodgers
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 89 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–08 | 1,169 | 0.5 mi |
| Young Voices Academy of the Bronx Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 363 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–06 | 659 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 76 Bennington School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #11 | PK–05 | 583 | 0.7 mi |
| PS 205 Fiorello Laguardia Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 496 | 0.7 mi |
| Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan III Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | PK–08 | 782 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 96 Richard Rodgers
What grades does PS 96 Richard Rodgers serve?
PS 96 Richard Rodgers reports grades PK–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 96 Richard Rodgers?
PS 96 Richard Rodgers reported 880 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 96 Richard Rodgers?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 880 students and 68.96 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 96 Richard Rodgers a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 96 Richard Rodgers 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 96 Richard Rodgers students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90% 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 96 Richard Rodgers in?
PS 96 Richard Rodgers 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 96 Richard Rodgers?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 89 (0.5 mi), Young Voices Academy of the Bronx (0.6 mi), PS 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.