Enrollment
434
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
South Bronx Charter School
Federal NCES profile for South Bronx Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360014405787Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bronx Charter School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools.
- #166 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bronx Charter School has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Charter School ranks #166 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: South Bronx Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360014405787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bronx Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bronx Charter School
South Bronx Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 67% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.9% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 804 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #724, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Bronx Charter School spends $20,200 per pupil, 24% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Bronx Charter School is a single-school charter district, so South Bronx Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 South Bronx Charter School compares
South Bronx Charter School 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 67% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$20,200
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, South Bronx Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Bronx Charter School, which includes South Bronx Charter School.
$20,200
Per student
-24%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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 (~434 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Bronx Charter School
How many students attend South Bronx Charter School?
South Bronx Charter School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Charter School is 19.7:1, which is 67% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Bronx Charter School?
91.9% of students at South Bronx Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bronx Charter School?
The largest demographic group at South Bronx Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bronx Charter School?
South Bronx Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Bronx Charter School rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Charter School ranks #166 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 South Bronx Charter School a good school?
South Bronx Charter School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 South Bronx Charter School?
None; South Bronx Charter School is a single-school charter district, and South Bronx Charter School is its only campus.
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