At a glance
Reported students
556
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
PS 28 Mount Hope: 556 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 28 Mount Hope
PS 28 Mount Hope is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 556 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, 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 (80.8%) and Black (17.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 28 Mount Hope
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.88 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
- 95.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic80.8%
- Black17.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- 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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 204 Morris Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
PS 53 Basheer Quisim
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
PS 114 Luis Llorens Torres School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
PS 109 Sedgwick
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Public schools near PS 28 Mount Hope
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 58 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 256 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 236 Langston Hughes Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 303 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 163 Arthur a Schomberg Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 292 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 70 Max Schoenfeld Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 729 | 0.3 mi |
| Bronx Charter School for Excellence 5 Elementary · Charter · Bronx Charter School for Excellence 5 | KG–07 | 329 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 306 Elementary · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–05 | 379 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 28 Mount Hope
What grades does PS 28 Mount Hope serve?
PS 28 Mount Hope reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 9.
How many students attend PS 28 Mount Hope?
PS 28 Mount Hope reported 556 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 28 Mount Hope?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 556 students and 47.88 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 28 Mount Hope a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 28 Mount Hope is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 28 Mount Hope students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.3% 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 28 Mount Hope in?
PS 28 Mount Hope is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 28 Mount Hope?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 58 (0.3 mi), PS 236 Langston Hughes (0.3 mi), PS 163 Arthur a Schomberg (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.