Enrollment
583
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paideia School 15 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paideia School 15
Paideia School 15 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Yonkers, New York, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 83% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
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 785 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #768, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students) and Lincoln High School (1,176 students) alongside Paideia School 15.
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 Paideia School 15 compares
Paideia School 15 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yonkers City School District, which includes Paideia School 15.
$25,994
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Paideia School 15 a good school?
Paideia School 15 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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