Enrollment
460
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
Federal NCES profile for Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008400757
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008400757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 460 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 956 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #416.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science.
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 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science compares
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.6%
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 72.8%
African American 24.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~460 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
How many students attend Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science?
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science?
85.7% of students at Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science?
The largest demographic group at Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science?
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science ranks #68 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 Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science a good school?
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 # 7?
Besides Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.
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