- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Baychester Academy
Federal NCES profile for Baychester Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008806144
👥 S:T ratio 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baychester Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #159 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Baychester Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baychester Academy ranks #159 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008806144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Baychester Academy grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360008806144 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.7:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Baychester Academy grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Baychester Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 339
Baychester Academy
339 students
What this shows Baychester Academy reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baychester Academy compares
Baychester Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Baychester Academy is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Baychester Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baychester Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baychester Academy
How many students attend Baychester Academy?
Baychester Academy has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baychester Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Baychester Academy is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baychester Academy?
76.5% of students at Baychester Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baychester Academy?
The largest demographic group at Baychester Academy is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baychester Academy?
Baychester Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Baychester Academy rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Baychester Academy ranks #159 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Baychester Academy, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.