- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
School 29
Federal NCES profile for School 29, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004271
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 29 earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #20 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
School 29 has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 29 ranks #20 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
School 29 held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 363192004271 · Yonkers, NY Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
School 29 held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 29 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
School 29
580 students
What this shows School 29 reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 29 compares
School 29 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
African American 17.1%
White 11.0%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, School 29 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 School 29 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 29'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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about School 29
How many students attend School 29?
School 29 has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 29?
The student-teacher ratio at School 29 is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 29?
68.4% of students at School 29 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 29?
The largest demographic group at School 29 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 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 29?
School 29 has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School 29 rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, School 29 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 School 29, 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.