At a glance
Reported students
479
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
PS 138 Samuel Randall: 479 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 138 Samuel Randall
PS 138 Samuel Randall is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 52 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 8. NCES reports 479 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (66.4%) and Black (21.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 138 Samuel Randall
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.47 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
- 87.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic66.4%
- Black21.9%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 # 8
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 69 Journey Prep School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
459 reported students
Dr Emmett W Bassett School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
PS 75 School of Research and Discovery
Elementary · Grades PK–05
509 reported students
PS 48 Joseph R Drake
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
PS 583
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Public schools near PS 138 Samuel Randall
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 182 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 399 | 0.3 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4 Elementary · Charter · Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4 | KG–04 | 590 | 0.4 mi |
| Grand Concourse Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Grand Concourse Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 698 | 0.4 mi |
| Dr Emmett W Bassett School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 508 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 36 Unionport Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 660 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 583 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 436 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 138 Samuel Randall
What grades does PS 138 Samuel Randall serve?
PS 138 Samuel Randall reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 8.
How many students attend PS 138 Samuel Randall?
PS 138 Samuel Randall reported 479 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 138 Samuel Randall?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 479 students and 28.47 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 138 Samuel Randall a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 138 Samuel Randall is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 8 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 138 Samuel Randall students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.7% 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 138 Samuel Randall in?
PS 138 Samuel Randall is part of New York City Geographic District # 8, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 138 Samuel Randall?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 182 (0.3 mi), Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4 (0.4 mi), Grand Concourse Academy Charter School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.