- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Paideia School 15
Federal NCES profile for Paideia School 15, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192003452
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paideia School 15 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #20 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paideia School 15 has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paideia School 15 ranks #20 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192003452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Paideia School 15 held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 363192003452 · Yonkers, NY Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 21.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Paideia School 15 held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Paideia School 15 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school
Paideia School 15
583 students
What this shows Paideia School 15 reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paideia School 15 compares
Paideia School 15 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 83% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.0%
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.
Funding equity
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 35.8%
African American 8.9%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Paideia School 15 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paideia School 15 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paideia School 15's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paideia School 15
How many students attend Paideia School 15?
Paideia School 15 has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paideia School 15?
The student-teacher ratio at Paideia School 15 is 21.6:1, which is 83% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paideia School 15?
41.6% of students at Paideia School 15 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paideia School 15?
The largest demographic group at Paideia School 15 is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paideia School 15?
Paideia School 15 has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paideia School 15 rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Paideia School 15 ranks #20 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yonkers on the city page.
What other schools are in Yonkers City School District?
Besides Paideia School 15, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.