- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)
Federal NCES profile for New School for Leadership and Journalism (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008705798
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #46 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) ranks #46 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 360008705798 · Bronx, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 10.1:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) shrank from 623 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 55.7 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 555
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)
555 students
What this shows New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) compares
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.2%
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 87.9%
African American 6.7%
White 2.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)
How many students attend New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)?
New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) has 555 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 School for Leadership and Journalism (the)?
99.5% of students at New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)?
The largest demographic group at New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 87.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New School for Leadership and Journalism (the)?
New School for Leadership and Journalism (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 New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, New School for Leadership and Journalism (the) ranks #46 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 #10?
Besides New School for Leadership and Journalism (the), New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.