- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Astoria, NY
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)
Federal NCES profile for 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010206477
👥 S:T ratio 22
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Astoria, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360010206477 · Astoria, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 19.4:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school 525
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)
525 students
What this shows 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) compares
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) is a growing 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Student demographics
Asian 51.0%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)
How many students attend 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)?
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Astoria, NY. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)?
The student-teacher ratio at 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) is 19.4:1, which is 64% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)?
23.1% of students at 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)?
The largest demographic group at 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) is Asian at 51.0% of enrollment, in Astoria, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)?
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) rank among public schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Astoria, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Astoria on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide), New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.