Enrollment
396
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Mount Eden Children's Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mount Eden Children's Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008606312
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Eden Children's Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #174 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Eden Children's Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Eden Children's Academy ranks #174 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Eden Children's Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Eden Children's Academy
Mount Eden Children's Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 34% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.2% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 789 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #749, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students) and Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students) alongside Mount Eden Children's 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 Mount Eden Children's Academy compares
Mount Eden Children's 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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.
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 79.5%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Mount Eden Children's Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Mount Eden Children's Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Eden Children's Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~396 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Eden Children's Academy
How many students attend Mount Eden Children's Academy?
Mount Eden Children's Academy has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Eden Children's Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Eden Children's Academy is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Eden Children's Academy?
91.2% of students at Mount Eden Children's Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Eden Children's Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mount Eden Children's Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Eden Children's Academy?
Mount Eden Children's Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Mount Eden Children's Academy rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Eden Children's Academy ranks #174 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 Mount Eden Children's Academy a good school?
Mount Eden Children's Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 # 9?
Besides Mount Eden Children's Academy, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.
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