Enrollment
258
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
School 9
Federal NCES profile for School 9, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192004255
👥 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
School 9 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
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School 9 has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 9 ranks #12 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192004255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School 9 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School 9
School 9 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yonkers, New York, enrolling 258 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 616 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #542, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.2% 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 School 9.
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 School 9 compares
School 9 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
61.2%
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yonkers City School District, which includes School 9.
$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 School 9 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 School 9'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 (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School 9
How many students attend School 9?
School 9 has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 9?
The student-teacher ratio at School 9 is 15.2:1, which is 29% 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 School 9?
83.7% of students at School 9 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 9?
School 9 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 School 9 rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, School 9 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.
Is School 9 a good school?
School 9 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 School 9, 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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