Enrollment
502
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx
Federal NCES profile for Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008606345
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #100 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx ranks #100 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008606345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 502 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 867 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #481.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.9% 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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx.
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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx compares
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.9%
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 66.9%
African American 25.9%
Asian 3.6%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx'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 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 (~502 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
87.5% of students at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
The largest demographic group at Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx?
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx ranks #100 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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx a good school?
Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Young Women's Leadership School of the Bronx, 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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