Enrollment
277
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007605617
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Children's Workshop School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Children's Workshop School (the)
Children's Workshop School (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 656 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students) and Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students) alongside Children's Workshop School (the).
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 Children's Workshop School (the) compares
Children's Workshop School (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Children's Workshop School (the) a good school?
Children's Workshop School (the) earns 38/100 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. 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 # 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.
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