Enrollment
589
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008505652
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 589 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
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 589 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 720 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #220.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists.
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 Studio School for Writers and Artists compares
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists 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 | 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 (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
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.
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 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
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (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 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.
Is Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists a good school?
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 # 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.
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