- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008705569
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #70 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 23
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bronx Dance Academy School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360008705569 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 13.3:1 · 90.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Bronx Dance Academy School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Dance Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 267
Bronx Dance Academy School
267 students
What this shows Bronx Dance Academy School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Dance Academy School compares
Bronx Dance Academy School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~267 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 15.
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 23/100 (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 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.
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.