Enrollment
328
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cross Hill Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cross Hill Academy
Cross Hill Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Yonkers, New York, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 32% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 784 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #535.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students) and Lincoln High School (1,176 students) alongside Cross Hill 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 Cross Hill Academy compares
Cross Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yonkers City School District, which includes Cross Hill Academy.
$25,994
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cross Hill Academy a good school?
Cross Hill Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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