At a glance
Reported students
427
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
PS 62 Inocensio Casanova: 427 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 62 Inocensio Casanova
PS 62 Inocensio Casanova 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 427 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 (81.7%) and Black (16.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 62 Inocensio Casanova
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.57 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
- 97.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic81.7%
- Black16.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 107
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
PS 583
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
PS 48 Joseph R Drake
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
PS 100 Isaac Clason
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
PS 182
Elementary · Grades PK–05
399 reported students
Public schools near PS 62 Inocensio Casanova
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 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 303 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 291 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 25 Bilingual School Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–05 | 409 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 5 Port Morris Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 7 | PK–08 | 630 | 0.4 mi |
| Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 8 | PK–05 | 439 | 0.4 mi |
| Storefront Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Storefront Academy Charter School | KG–05 | 260 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 62 Inocensio Casanova
What grades does PS 62 Inocensio Casanova serve?
PS 62 Inocensio Casanova 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 62 Inocensio Casanova?
PS 62 Inocensio Casanova reported 427 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 62 Inocensio Casanova?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 427 students and 39.57 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 62 Inocensio Casanova a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 62 Inocensio Casanova 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 62 Inocensio Casanova students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.7% 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 62 Inocensio Casanova in?
PS 62 Inocensio Casanova 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 62 Inocensio Casanova?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 161 Juan Ponce de Leon School (0.3 mi), PS 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt (0.3 mi), PS 25 Bilingual School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.