- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
Federal NCES profile for Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008505122
👥 S:T ratio 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools.
- #35 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz ranks #35 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 360008505122 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 8.4:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 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 319
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
319 students
What this shows Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz compares
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.4%
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 74.3%
African American 20.4%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz 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 Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz'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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
How many students attend Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
92.8% of students at Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
The largest demographic group at Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz ranks #35 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 Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz, 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.