Enrollment
458
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012206032
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Active Learning Elementary School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Active Learning Elementary School (the)
Active Learning Elementary School (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.4:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 39% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 799 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #68, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Active Learning Elementary School (the).
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 Active Learning Elementary School (the) compares
Active Learning Elementary School (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~458 students)
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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.
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 40/100 (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 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.
Is Active Learning Elementary School (the) a good school?
Active Learning Elementary School (the) earns 40/100 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. 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 #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.
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