- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008705797
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonas Bronck Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New York schools.
- #7 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Jonas Bronck Academy grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+25.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 360008705797 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 15.7:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Jonas Bronck Academy grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (+25.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jonas Bronck Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 392
Jonas Bronck Academy
392 students
What this shows Jonas Bronck Academy reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonas Bronck Academy compares
Jonas Bronck Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), up 68.
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 57/100 (higher 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 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.
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.