Enrollment
1,180
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockaway Park, NY
Channel View School for Research
Federal NCES profile for Channel View School for Research, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012305731
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Channel View School for Research earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Channel View School for Research has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Channel View School for Research ranks #3 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Channel View School for Research compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Channel View School for Research
Channel View School for Research is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Rockaway Park, New York, enrolling 1,180 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 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 72.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,180 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (41%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Channel View School for Research.
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 Channel View School for Research compares
Channel View School for Research 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,180 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,180
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.3%
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 43.1%
African American 41.4%
White 6.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Channel View School for Research is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Channel View School for Research Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Channel View School for Research's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,180 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Channel View School for Research
How many students attend Channel View School for Research?
Channel View School for Research has 1,180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockaway Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Channel View School for Research?
The student-teacher ratio at Channel View School for Research is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Channel View School for Research?
72.4% of students at Channel View School for Research are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Channel View School for Research?
The largest demographic group at Channel View School for Research is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Channel View School for Research?
Channel View School for Research has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Channel View School for Research rank among schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Channel View School for Research ranks #3 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockaway Park on the city page.
Is Channel View School for Research a good school?
Channel View School for Research earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #27?
Besides Channel View School for Research, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.
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