- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmhurst, NY
Civic Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Civic Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009806028
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Civic Leadership Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Civic Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Civic Leadership Academy ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Civic Leadership Academy held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360009806028 · Elmhurst, NY High · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.2:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Civic Leadership Academy held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.4 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Civic Leadership Academy 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 580
Civic Leadership Academy
580 students
What this shows Civic Leadership Academy reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Civic Leadership Academy compares
Civic Leadership Academy 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 28% | - | - |
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.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
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
42.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
Asian 8.3%
White 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Civic Leadership Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Civic Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Civic Leadership Academy'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 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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Civic Leadership Academy
How many students attend Civic Leadership Academy?
Civic Leadership Academy has 580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Civic Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Civic Leadership Academy 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 Civic Leadership Academy?
80.1% of students at Civic Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Civic Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Civic Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Civic Leadership Academy?
Civic Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Civic Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Civic Leadership Academy ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Civic Leadership Academy, 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.