- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Astoria, NY
Academy for New Americans
Federal NCES profile for Academy for New Americans, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010202535
👥 S:T ratio 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for New Americans earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for New Americans has class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for New Americans ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Astoria, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Academy for New Americans shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-19.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360010202535 · Astoria, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 5:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Academy for New Americans shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 94 in 2023-24 (-19.0%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy for New Americans 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 50
Academy for New Americans
50 students
What this shows Academy for New Americans reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for New Americans compares
Academy for New Americans 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in New York - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.0%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
White 4.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Academy for New Americans is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Academy for New Americans Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for New Americans'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 middle 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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for New Americans
How many students attend Academy for New Americans?
Academy for New Americans has 50 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Astoria, NY. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 94 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for New Americans?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for New Americans is 5:1, which is 58% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 68% 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 Academy for New Americans?
83.6% of students at Academy for New Americans are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for New Americans?
The largest demographic group at Academy for New Americans is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Astoria, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for New Americans?
Academy for New Americans has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Academy for New Americans rank among public schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for New Americans ranks #2 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 Academy for New Americans, 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.