Enrollment
382
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010202466
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Long Island City, New York, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 927 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #414.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts.
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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts compares
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts a good school?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts earns 30/100 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. 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 #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.
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