- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Long Island City, NY
Children's Lab School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Children's Lab School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360009806485
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Children's Lab School (the) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Children's Lab School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Lab School (the) ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Children's Lab School (the) held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360009806485 · Long Island City, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 11.1:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Children's Lab School (the) held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Children's Lab School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school 456
Children's Lab School (the)
456 students
What this shows Children's Lab School (the) reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Children's Lab School (the) compares
Children's Lab School (the) 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 16% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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 54.3%
Asian 20.4%
White 18.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Children's Lab School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Children's Lab School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Children's Lab School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Children's Lab School (the)
How many students attend Children's Lab School (the)?
Children's Lab School (the) has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Lab School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Lab School (the) is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Children's Lab School (the)?
65.0% of students at Children's Lab School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Children's Lab School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Children's Lab School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% 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 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Children's Lab School (the)?
Children's Lab School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Children's Lab School (the) rank among elementary schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Lab School (the) ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Children's Lab School (the), New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.