- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Active Learning Elementary School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Active Learning Elementary School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012206032
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Active Learning Elementary School (the) earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Active Learning Elementary School (the) has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Active Learning Elementary School (the) ranks #6 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012206032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Active Learning Elementary School (the) grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 360012206032 · Flushing, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 16.4:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Active Learning Elementary School (the) grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Active Learning Elementary School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 458
Active Learning Elementary School (the)
458 students
What this shows Active Learning Elementary School (the) reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Active Learning Elementary School (the) compares
Active Learning Elementary School (the) 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
Asian 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.9%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Active Learning Elementary School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Active Learning Elementary School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Active Learning Elementary School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Active Learning Elementary School (the)
How many students attend Active Learning Elementary School (the)?
Active Learning Elementary School (the) has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Active Learning Elementary School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Active Learning Elementary School (the) is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Active Learning Elementary School (the)?
72.1% of students at Active Learning Elementary School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Active Learning Elementary School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Active Learning Elementary School (the) is Asian at 90.6% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Active Learning Elementary School (the)?
Active Learning Elementary School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Active Learning Elementary School (the) rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Active Learning Elementary School (the) ranks #6 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Active Learning Elementary School (the), New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.