Enrollment
423
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 360112706551 Charter school
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii reports 423 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the New York average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 141 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii spends $21,408 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.3%
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 47% above state mean
Top 97% in New York — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,408
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 141 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 423 Top 50% in New York — larger than 50% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.3% +36% vs state
NCES ID 360112706551
Student demographics
African American 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 80.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 141:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii, which includes Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii.
$21,408
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii
How many students attend Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii?
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii has 423 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii is 17.2:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii?
76.3% of students at Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii is African American at 80.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii?
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning Ii has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.