- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 360008602961 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 11.2:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- This school
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- Ps 204 Morris
Ps 204 Morris Heights
576 students
What this shows Bronx School for Law Government and Justice reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx School for Law Government and Justice compares
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~683 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 57.
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.
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.