- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Lab School
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Lab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008805683
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Lab School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #111 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Lab School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Lab School ranks #111 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008805683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bronx Lab School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360008805683 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 16.1:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Bronx Lab School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Lab School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 258
Bronx Lab School
258 students
What this shows Bronx Lab School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Lab School compares
Bronx Lab School 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
84.5%
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 50.2%
African American 41.6%
Asian 4.3%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Bronx Lab School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Lab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Lab School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide high 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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Lab School
How many students attend Bronx Lab School?
Bronx Lab School has 258 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Lab School is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Lab School?
82.3% of students at Bronx Lab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Lab School?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Lab School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Lab School?
Bronx Lab School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Lab School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Lab School ranks #111 of 115 high 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 high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Bronx Lab School, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.