- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
William Boyce Thompson School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 363192001920 · Yonkers, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 14.7:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Yonkers Montessori Academy (1,234 students)
William Boyce Thompson School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William Boyce Thompson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yonkers Montes
Yonkers Montessori Academy
1,234 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,176 students
- Yonkers High S
Yonkers High School
1,111 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
1,096 students
- Gorton High Sc
Gorton High School
1,068 students
- This school 338
William Boyce Thompson School
338 students
What this shows William Boyce Thompson School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Boyce Thompson School compares
William Boyce Thompson School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,592
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Yonkers City School District reports $27,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,176
- 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
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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.