- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Long Island City, NY
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010202466
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360010202466 · Long Island City, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 10.3:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts 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 382
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
382 students
What this shows Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts compares
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
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 43.2%
Asian 23.8%
White 16.0%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts 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 | Similar 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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts'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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
How many students attend Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
81.4% of students at Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 43.2% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts rank among middle schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts, 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.