- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008606392
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #28 of 86
- elementary schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Walton Avenue School (the) shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 360008606392 · Bronx, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 8.7:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Walton Avenue School (the) shrank from 399 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Walton Avenue School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 304
Walton Avenue School (the)
304 students
What this shows Walton Avenue School (the) reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton Avenue School (the) compares
Walton Avenue School (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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 54.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 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.
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.