At a glance
Reported students
195
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Castle Bridge School: 195 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Castle Bridge School
Castle Bridge School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New York. It is one of 45 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 6. NCES reports 195 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, 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 (71.3%) and White (16.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Castle Bridge School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.15 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.4%
- Hispanic71.3%
- Black7.7%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 # 6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 132 Juan Pablo Duarte
Elementary · Grades KG–05
197 reported students
PS 18 Park Terrace
Elementary · Grades KG–08
179 reported students
PS 192 Jacob H Schiff
Elementary · Grades PK–05
224 reported students
Professor Juan Bosch Public School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
254 reported students
Paula Hedbavny School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
258 reported students
PS 98 Shorac Kappock
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Public schools near Castle Bridge School
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 128 Audubon Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 441 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 8 Luis Belliard Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 354 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 173 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–08 | 597 | 0.3 mi |
| Whin Music Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · Whin Music Community Charter School | KG–08 | 464 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 115 Alexander Humboldt Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 350 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 4 Duke Ellington Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 6 | PK–05 | 428 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Castle Bridge School
What grades does Castle Bridge School serve?
Castle Bridge School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 6.
How many students attend Castle Bridge School?
Castle Bridge School reported 195 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Castle Bridge School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 195 students and 17.15 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 Castle Bridge School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Castle Bridge School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Castle Bridge School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Castle Bridge School in?
Castle Bridge School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6, based in New York, NY, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Castle Bridge School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 128 Audubon (under 0.1 mi), PS 8 Luis Belliard (0.2 mi), PS 173 (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.