Enrollment
267
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Dance Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Dance Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008705569
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Dance Academy School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #70 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Dance Academy School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Dance Academy School ranks #70 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Dance Academy School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Dance Academy School
Bronx Dance Academy School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 267 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 580 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #506, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Bronx Dance Academy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bronx Dance Academy School compares
Bronx Dance Academy School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 12.4%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Bronx Dance Academy School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Dance Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Dance Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx Dance Academy School
How many students attend Bronx Dance Academy School?
Bronx Dance Academy School has 267 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Dance Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Dance Academy School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Dance Academy School?
90.3% of students at Bronx Dance Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Dance Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Dance Academy School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Dance Academy School?
Bronx Dance Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bronx Dance Academy School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Dance Academy School ranks #70 of 72 middle 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 middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Bronx Dance Academy School a good school?
Bronx Dance Academy School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Bronx Dance Academy School, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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