Enrollment
184
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Bronx Writing Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bronx Writing Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008605664
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bronx Writing Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools.
- #12 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bronx Writing Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Writing Academy ranks #12 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bronx Writing Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bronx Writing Academy
Bronx Writing Academy is a high-poverty, small middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 184 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.9:1, Bronx Writing Academy is leaner than roughly 97% of New York schools and 50% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 97.0% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of New York schools, with 184 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students) and Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students) alongside Bronx Writing Academy.
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 Writing Academy compares
Bronx Writing Academy 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 73% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.7%
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 73.4%
African American 22.8%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Bronx Writing Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Bronx Writing Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bronx Writing Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~184 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bronx Writing Academy
How many students attend Bronx Writing Academy?
Bronx Writing Academy has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bronx Writing Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bronx Writing Academy is 5.9:1, which is 50% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 62% 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 Writing Academy?
97.0% of students at Bronx Writing Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bronx Writing Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bronx Writing Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bronx Writing Academy?
Bronx Writing Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Writing Academy rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Bronx Writing Academy ranks #12 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 Writing Academy a good school?
Bronx Writing Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 # 9?
Besides Bronx Writing Academy, 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 Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.
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