Enrollment
413
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008405504
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #2 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 50
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the)
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 413 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) is leaner than roughly 93% of New York schools and 36% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 95.0% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 701 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 51/100).
New York City Geographic District # 7 also operates Hero High School (733 students) and Laboratory School of Finance and Technology (the): X223 (646 students) alongside Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the).
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 Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) compares
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~413 students)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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.
Is Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) a good school?
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 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.
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