Enrollment
1,383
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360008702513
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) — Bronx, NY
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) reports 1,383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 91.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the New York average and 1% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,383 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 92% in New York — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 1,383 Top 97% in New York — larger than 3% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.4% -7% vs state
NCES ID 360008702513
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
White 20.2%
African American 9.3%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.2%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
How many students attend Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)?
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) has 1,383 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRONX, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) is 15.6:1, which is 33% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)?
52.4% of students at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRONX, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)?
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.