Enrollment
733
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360102706234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #22 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School ranks #22 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360102706234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 733 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.4% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 733 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #55, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 105 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School spends $20,675 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School compares
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.3%
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
$20,675
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 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 79.1%
African American 17.2%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School, which includes Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School.
$20,675
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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 (~733 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
How many students attend Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School has 733 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
89.4% of students at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School ranks #22 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 Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School a good school?
Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School?
None; Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Dr Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School is its only campus.
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