- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayside, NY
Bell Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bell Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012205979
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012205979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bell Academy held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360012205979 · Bayside, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Bell Academy held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bell Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 441
Bell Academy
441 students
What this shows Bell Academy reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Academy compares
Bell Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
Asian 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
White 24.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Bell Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bell Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Academy
How many students attend Bell Academy?
Bell Academy has 441 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Academy is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Academy?
36.8% of students at Bell Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bell Academy is Asian at 42.9% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Academy?
Bell Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bell Academy rank among middle schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bayside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Bell Academy, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.