- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Paideia School 24
Federal NCES profile for Paideia School 24, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192002802
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paideia School 24 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #11 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paideia School 24 has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paideia School 24 ranks #11 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Paideia School 24 held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 363192002802 · Yonkers, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.8:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Paideia School 24 held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Paideia School 24 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 281
Paideia School 24
281 students
What this shows Paideia School 24 reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paideia School 24 compares
Paideia School 24 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.0%
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 17.4%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Paideia School 24 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 24 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paideia School 24'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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paideia School 24
How many students attend Paideia School 24?
Paideia School 24 has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paideia School 24?
The student-teacher ratio at Paideia School 24 is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paideia School 24?
66.8% of students at Paideia School 24 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paideia School 24?
The largest demographic group at Paideia School 24 is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paideia School 24?
Paideia School 24 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 24 rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Paideia School 24 ranks #11 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 24, 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.