Enrollment
338
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yonkers, NY
William Boyce Thompson School
Federal NCES profile for William Boyce Thompson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 363192001920
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Boyce Thompson School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools.
- #9 of 33
- schools in Yonkers · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William Boyce Thompson School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Boyce Thompson School ranks #9 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY.
School address
District: Yonkers City School District · New York
NCES ID 363192001920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Boyce Thompson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Boyce Thompson School
William Boyce Thompson School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yonkers, New York, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 785 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #519.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students) and Lincoln High School (1,176 students) alongside William Boyce Thompson School.
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 William Boyce Thompson School compares
William Boyce Thompson 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.1%
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
$25,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.6%
African American 29.1%
White 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, William Boyce Thompson School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yonkers City School District, which includes William Boyce Thompson School.
$25,994
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 52.4%
Federal 13.9%
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.
How William Boyce Thompson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonkers Montessori Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yonkers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Boyce Thompson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~338 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Boyce Thompson School
How many students attend William Boyce Thompson School?
William Boyce Thompson School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yonkers, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Boyce Thompson School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Boyce Thompson School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Boyce Thompson School?
78.5% of students at William Boyce Thompson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Boyce Thompson School?
The largest demographic group at William Boyce Thompson School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Yonkers, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Boyce Thompson School?
William Boyce Thompson School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 William Boyce Thompson School rank among schools in Yonkers?
By Resource Investment Index, William Boyce Thompson School ranks #9 of 33 schools in Yonkers, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yonkers on the city page.
Is William Boyce Thompson School a good school?
William Boyce Thompson School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Yonkers City School District?
Besides William Boyce Thompson School, Yonkers City School District also operates Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students), Lincoln High School (1,176 students), and Yonkers High School (1,111 students). See the Yonkers City School District district page for the complete list.
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