Enrollment
683
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
Federal NCES profile for Bronx School for Law Government and Justice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008602961
👥 S:T ratio 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #7 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx School for Law Government and Justice ranks #7 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008602961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx School for Law Government and Justice compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 683 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 90.4% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 591 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 37/100).
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 School for Law Government and Justice.
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 School for Law Government and Justice compares
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.4%
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 76.4%
African American 20.8%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx School for Law Government and Justice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 204 Morris Heights | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx School for Law Government and Justice'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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- 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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
How many students attend Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?
90.4% of students at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?
The largest demographic group at Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx School for Law Government and Justice?
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 School for Law Government and Justice rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx School for Law Government and Justice ranks #7 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 School for Law Government and Justice a good school?
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice earns 55/100 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 School for Law Government and Justice, 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 Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 (670 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.
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