At a glance
Reported students
729
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
78.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld: 729 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 729 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below 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 (79.3%) and Black (18.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 78.1 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
- 99%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic79.3%
- Black18.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
807 reported students
PS 53 Basheer Quisim
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
PS 204 Morris Heights
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
PS 28 Mount Hope
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 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
Public schools near PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
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 170 Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–03 | 147 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 236 Langston Hughes Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 303 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 28 Mount Hope Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 556 | 0.3 mi |
| Icahn Charter School 1 Elementary · Charter · Icahn Charter School 1 | KG–08 | 340 | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Eden Children's Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 396 | 0.4 mi |
| PS 42 Claremont Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 9 | PK–05 | 311 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
What grades does PS 70 Max Schoenfeld serve?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 70 Max Schoenfeld?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld reported 729 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 729 students and 78.1 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 70 Max Schoenfeld a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 70 Max Schoenfeld students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% 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 70 Max Schoenfeld in?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 70 Max Schoenfeld?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 170 (0.3 mi), PS 236 Langston Hughes (0.3 mi), PS 28 Mount Hope (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.