- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Mott Hall Community School
Federal NCES profile for Mott Hall Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008506162
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mott Hall Community School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #54 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mott Hall Community School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mott Hall Community School ranks #54 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008506162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Mott Hall Community School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-24.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 360008506162 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 10.7:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Mott Hall Community School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 228 in 2023-24 (-24.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mott Hall Community School 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 245
Mott Hall Community School
245 students
What this shows Mott Hall Community School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mott Hall Community School compares
Mott Hall Community School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.7%
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 66.5%
African American 19.6%
Asian 6.1%
White 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Mott Hall Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Mott Hall Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mott Hall Community School'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 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mott Hall Community School
How many students attend Mott Hall Community School?
Mott Hall Community School has 245 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall Community School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Mott Hall Community School?
85.4% of students at Mott Hall Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mott Hall Community School?
The largest demographic group at Mott Hall Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mott Hall Community School?
Mott Hall Community School 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 Mott Hall Community School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Mott Hall Community School ranks #54 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 # 8?
Besides Mott Hall Community School, 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.