Enrollment
392
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Jonas Bronck Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jonas Bronck Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008705797
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonas Bronck Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #7 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonas Bronck 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, Jonas Bronck Academy ranks #7 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jonas Bronck Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jonas Bronck Academy
Jonas Bronck Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New York schools and 33% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.2% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 850 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside Jonas Bronck 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 Jonas Bronck Academy compares
Jonas Bronck 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 73.7%
African American 14.3%
Asian 6.4%
White 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Jonas Bronck Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jonas Bronck Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonas Bronck Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle 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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jonas Bronck Academy
How many students attend Jonas Bronck Academy?
Jonas Bronck Academy has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonas Bronck Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonas Bronck Academy is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonas Bronck Academy?
88.2% of students at Jonas Bronck Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonas Bronck Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jonas Bronck Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonas Bronck Academy?
Jonas Bronck Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Jonas Bronck Academy rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonas Bronck Academy ranks #7 of 72 middle 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 middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Jonas Bronck Academy a good school?
Jonas Bronck Academy earns 48/100 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 New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Jonas Bronck Academy, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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