Enrollment
439
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)
Federal NCES profile for Longwood Academy of Discovery (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008505655
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #57 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) ranks #57 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.0% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 439 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 673 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Longwood Academy of Discovery (the).
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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) compares
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.1%
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 72.7%
African American 23.9%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~439 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)
How many students attend Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)?
96.0% of students at Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)?
The largest demographic group at Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) ranks #57 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 Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) a good school?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) earns 30/100 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 # 8?
Besides Longwood Academy of Discovery (the), New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.
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