Enrollment
340
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)
Federal NCES profile for New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008606391
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #68 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) ranks #68 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.2% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #268.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.4% 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 New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (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 New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) compares
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.4%
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.
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 59.1%
African American 35.3%
White 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)'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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)
How many students attend New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)?
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) is 10.6:1, which is 10% 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 New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)?
98.2% of students at New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)?
The largest demographic group at New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the)?
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) ranks #68 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 New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) a good school?
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) earns 29/100 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 # 9?
Besides New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the), 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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