Enrollment
342
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)
Federal NCES profile for Bronx School of Young Leaders (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008705675
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools.
- #35 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) has class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) ranks #35 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 342 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) is leaner than roughly 86% of New York schools and 27% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 797 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #211.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Bronx School of Young Leaders (the).
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 of Young Leaders (the) compares
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in New York - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.1%
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 78.9%
African American 19.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)
How many students attend Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)?
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 of Young Leaders (the)?
88.0% of students at Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)?
The largest demographic group at Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx School of Young Leaders (the)?
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 School of Young Leaders (the) rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) ranks #35 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.
Is Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) a good school?
Bronx School of Young Leaders (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. 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 #10?
Besides Bronx School of Young Leaders (the), 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.
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