Enrollment
147
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008700127
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #159 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) ranks #159 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008700127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 147 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 147 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.1% 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 Stem and Arts Academy (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 Stem and Arts Academy (the) compares
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
87.1%
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 64.6%
African American 29.9%
White 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (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 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 (~147 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)
How many students attend Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?
93.5% of students at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the)?
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Stem and Arts Academy (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) ranks #159 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 Stem and Arts Academy (the) a good school?
Bronx Stem and Arts Academy (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 Stem and Arts Academy (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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