- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
📋 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360008505655 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 10.2:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the)
439 students
What this shows Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) compares
Longwood Academy of Discovery (the) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,079
- 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
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 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 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.
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.