Enrollment
580
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009806028
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Civic Leadership Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 22
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Civic Leadership Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Civic Leadership Academy
Civic Leadership Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Elmhurst, New York, enrolling 580 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 above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 580 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 899 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #602.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Civic Leadership Academy.
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 Civic Leadership Academy compares
Civic Leadership Academy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~580 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Civic Leadership Academy a good school?
Civic Leadership Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 #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.
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