Enrollment
525
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010206477
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide)
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) is a mid-sized elementary school in Astoria, New York, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 97% of New York schools and 64% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 771 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by Asian (51%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide).
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 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) compares
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~525 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical 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 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.
Is 30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) a good school?
30th Avenue School (the) (G & T Citywide) earns 45/100 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. 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 #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.
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