Enrollment
370
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008605865
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #120 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks #120 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 783 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #564, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students) and Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students) alongside Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning.
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 Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning compares
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.8%
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 77.0%
African American 18.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other 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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning
How many students attend Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning?
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning?
91.3% of students at Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning?
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning ranks #120 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.
Is Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning a good school?
Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 9?
Besides Bronx Early College Academy for Teaching and Learning, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.
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