Enrollment
143
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayside, NY
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)
Federal NCES profile for Civic School of Bayside Hills (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009906728
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) has class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) ranks #7 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009906728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) is a small combined-grade school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 143 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 98% of New York schools and 73% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 143 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Civic School of Bayside Hills (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 Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) compares
Civic School of Bayside Hills (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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 73% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 98% in New York - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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.
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
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 21.7%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)
How many students attend Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)?
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) has 143 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) is 20.4:1, which is 73% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)?
29.5% of students at Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)?
The largest demographic group at Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) is Asian at 34.3% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Civic School of Bayside Hills (the)?
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) rank among schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) ranks #7 of 9 schools in Bayside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayside on the city page.
Is Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) a good school?
Civic School of Bayside Hills (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. 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 #26?
Besides Civic School of Bayside Hills (the), New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.
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