- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008405504
👥 S:T ratio 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #2 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) ranks #2 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 7 · New York
NCES ID 360008405504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 360008405504 · Bronx, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 7.5:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Hero High School (733 students)
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 55.6 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hero High Scho
Hero High School
733 students
- Laboratory Sch
Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223
646 students
- Ps 5 Port Morr
Ps 5 Port Morris
630 students
- Ps/Ms 29 Melro
Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School
606 students
- South Bronx Pr
South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School
603 students
- This school
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)
413 students
What this shows Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) compares
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
African American 31.7%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 5 Port Morris | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 29 Melrose School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bronx Preparatory - a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)
How many students attend Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)?
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)?
95.0% of students at Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)?
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) ranks #2 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 # 7?
Besides Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the), New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students), Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students), and Ps 5 Port Morris (630 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 7 district page for the complete list.