Enrollment
304
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronx, NY
Walton Avenue School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Walton Avenue School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008606392
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton Avenue School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #28 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton Avenue School (the) has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Avenue School (the) ranks #28 of 86 elementary schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton Avenue School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton Avenue School (the)
Walton Avenue School (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 304 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Walton Avenue School (the) is leaner than roughly 85% of New York schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.2% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 304 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 645 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #189.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students) and Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students) alongside Walton Avenue School (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 Walton Avenue School (the) compares
Walton Avenue School (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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.2%
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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.2%
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.
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 78.0%
African American 17.1%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Walton Avenue School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Walton Avenue School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton Avenue School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~304 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walton Avenue School (the)
How many students attend Walton Avenue School (the)?
Walton Avenue School (the) has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton Avenue School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton Avenue School (the) is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Walton Avenue School (the)?
92.2% of students at Walton Avenue School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton Avenue School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Walton Avenue School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 78.0% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton Avenue School (the)?
Walton Avenue School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walton Avenue School (the) rank among elementary schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton Avenue School (the) ranks #28 of 86 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bronx on the city page.
Is Walton Avenue School (the) a good school?
Walton Avenue School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 # 9?
Besides Walton Avenue School (the), 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.
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