- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bayside, NY
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin N Cardozo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009901919
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin N Cardozo High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #14 of 16
- public schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin N Cardozo High School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009901919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Benjamin N Cardozo High School held near 2,997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-103 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 187.2 → 184.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-103 students YoY 360009901919 · Bayside, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,866 enr · 15.3:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Benjamin N Cardozo High School held near 2,997 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-103 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 187.2 → 184.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Benjamin N Cardozo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- This school
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- Jhs 74 Nathani 1,104
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
1,104 students
What this shows Benjamin N Cardozo High School reports 2,866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin N Cardozo High School compares
Benjamin N Cardozo High School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,866 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,866
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
Asian 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 19.7%
White 7.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Benjamin N Cardozo High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Benjamin N Cardozo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin N Cardozo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin N Cardozo High School
How many students attend Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School has 2,866 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bayside, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,100 (2022-23) → 2,997 (2023-24), nearly flat (-103).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin N Cardozo High School is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
63.3% of students at Benjamin N Cardozo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin N Cardozo High School is Asian at 43.5% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin N Cardozo High School?
Benjamin N Cardozo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Benjamin N Cardozo High School rank among public schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin N Cardozo High School ranks #14 of 16 public schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bayside on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Benjamin N Cardozo High School, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Jhs 216 George J Ryan (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.