Enrollment
557
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
School for Environmental Citizenship
Federal NCES profile for School for Environmental Citizenship, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008706015
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Environmental Citizenship earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #181 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Environmental Citizenship has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Environmental Citizenship ranks #181 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008706015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School for Environmental Citizenship compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School for Environmental Citizenship
School for Environmental Citizenship is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 58% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.2% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 671 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #646, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students) and Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students) alongside School for Environmental Citizenship.
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 for Environmental Citizenship compares
School for Environmental Citizenship 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
African American 14.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, School for Environmental Citizenship is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School for Environmental Citizenship Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Environmental Citizenship's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about School for Environmental Citizenship
How many students attend School for Environmental Citizenship?
School for Environmental Citizenship has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Environmental Citizenship?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Environmental Citizenship is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Environmental Citizenship?
93.2% of students at School for Environmental Citizenship are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Environmental Citizenship?
The largest demographic group at School for Environmental Citizenship is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Environmental Citizenship?
School for Environmental Citizenship has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 for Environmental Citizenship rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Environmental Citizenship ranks #181 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is School for Environmental Citizenship a good school?
School for Environmental Citizenship earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides School for Environmental Citizenship, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.
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