- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
Robert C Dodson School
Federal NCES profile for Robert C Dodson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192000452
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert C Dodson School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #12 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert C Dodson School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Dodson School ranks #12 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192000452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Robert C Dodson School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 47.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 363192000452 · Yonkers, NY Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 15.3:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
Robert C Dodson School held near 724 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 47.4 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Robert C Dodson School 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
Robert C Dodson School
720 students
What this shows Robert C Dodson School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert C Dodson School compares
Robert C Dodson School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.4%
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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 4.3%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Robert C Dodson School is less 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 Robert C Dodson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert C Dodson School'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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert C Dodson School
How many students attend Robert C Dodson School?
Robert C Dodson School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 724 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert C Dodson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert C Dodson School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert C Dodson School?
82.5% of students at Robert C Dodson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert C Dodson School?
The largest demographic group at Robert C Dodson School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert C Dodson School?
Robert C Dodson School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Robert C Dodson School rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert C Dodson School ranks #12 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 Robert C Dodson School, 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.