Enrollment
266
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360113106555Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #24 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School ranks #24 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360113106555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 266 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.1% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 536 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so South Bronx Early College Academy 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 Early College Academy Charter School compares
South Bronx Early College Academy 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.1%
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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.0%
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.
Funding equity
$28,440
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 80.5%
African American 16.9%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, South Bronx Early College Academy 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 Early College Academy Charter School, which includes South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School.
$28,440
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+71%
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 middle 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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School
How many students attend South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
93.1% of students at South Bronx Early College Academy 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 Early College Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Early College Academy Charter School rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School ranks #24 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.
Is South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School a good school?
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Early College Academy Charter School?
None; South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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