- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
Federal NCES profile for Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008606150
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #136 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders ranks #136 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360008606150 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 13.2:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
410 students
What this shows Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders compares
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.5%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
African American 22.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
White 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders
How many students attend Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
96.7% of students at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
The largest demographic group at Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders?
Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders ranks #136 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.