- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yonkers, NY
Cross Hill Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cross Hill Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363192004249
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Hill Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #12 of 41
- public schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Hill Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Hill Academy ranks #12 of 41 public schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cross Hill Academy held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 363192004249 · Yonkers, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 15.6:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Cross Hill Academy held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cross Hill Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school 328
Cross Hill Academy
328 students
What this shows Cross Hill Academy reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Hill Academy compares
Cross Hill Academy 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 90% in New York - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.5%
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.
Funding equity
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.2%
African American 25.3%
White 4.0%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Cross Hill Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Hill Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Hill Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Hill Academy
How many students attend Cross Hill Academy?
Cross Hill Academy has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Hill Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Hill Academy is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Hill Academy?
79.4% of students at Cross Hill Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Hill Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cross Hill Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.2% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Hill Academy?
Cross Hill Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cross Hill Academy rank among public schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Hill Academy ranks #12 of 41 public schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Cross Hill Academy, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.