- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008505652
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #46 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists ranks #46 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 360008505652 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 9.7:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.5 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
589 students
What this shows Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists compares
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
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 77.8%
African American 18.2%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
How many students attend Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists?
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Studio School for Writers and Artists?
90.4% of students at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists is Hispanic or Latino at 77.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists?
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Studio School for Writers and Artists rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists ranks #46 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 # 8?
Besides Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.