- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 360008400757 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 10.5:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science
460 students
What this shows Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science compares
Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~460 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), down 28.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.