- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Children's Workshop School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Children's Workshop School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007605617
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Children's Workshop School (the) earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #32 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Children's Workshop School (the) has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Workshop School (the) ranks #32 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007605617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Children's Workshop School (the) grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+19.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360007605617 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Children's Workshop School (the) grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+19.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Children's Workshop School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 277
Children's Workshop School (the)
277 students
What this shows Children's Workshop School (the) reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Children's Workshop School (the) compares
Children's Workshop School (the) is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 8.7%
Asian 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Children's Workshop School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Children's Workshop School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Children's Workshop School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Children's Workshop School (the)
How many students attend Children's Workshop School (the)?
Children's Workshop School (the) has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Workshop School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Workshop School (the) is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Children's Workshop School (the)?
44.8% of students at Children's Workshop 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 Workshop School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Children's Workshop School (the) is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Children's Workshop School (the)?
Children's Workshop School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Workshop School (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Children's Workshop School (the) ranks #32 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 1?
Besides Children's Workshop School (the), New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.