- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)
Federal NCES profile for School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008505657
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #61 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) ranks #61 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360008505657 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 10.8:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students)
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herbert H Lehm
Herbert H Lehman High School
1,087 students
- Ps 71 Rose E S
Ps 71 Rose E Scala
1,079 students
- Ps 14 Senator
Ps 14 Senator John Calandra
718 students
- Ps 36 Unionpor
Ps 36 Unionport
660 students
- Ps 152 Evergre
Ps 152 Evergreen
634 students
- This school 377
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)
377 students
What this shows School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) compares
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.1%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
African American 12.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)
How many students attend School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?
85.0% of students at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?
The largest demographic group at School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)?
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the) ranks #61 of 72 middle 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 middle schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 8?
Besides School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the), New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.