- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgewood, NY
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus
Federal NCES profile for Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009806223
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Ridgewood · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360009806223 · Ridgewood, NY Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 16.9:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 573
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus
573 students
What this shows Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus compares
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
White 32.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus
How many students attend Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgewood, NY. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus is 16.9:1, which is 43% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
58.3% of students at Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
The largest demographic group at Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Ridgewood, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus?
Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus rank among schools in Ridgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus ranks #2 of 6 schools in Ridgewood, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ridgewood on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Ace Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.