- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield Gardens, NY
Collaborative Arts Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Collaborative Arts Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010106285
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collaborative Arts Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Collaborative Arts Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collaborative Arts Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Collaborative Arts Middle School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 360010106285 · Springfield Gardens, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 8.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Collaborative Arts Middle School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Collaborative Arts Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 286
Collaborative Arts Middle School
286 students
What this shows Collaborative Arts Middle School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collaborative Arts Middle School compares
Collaborative Arts Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.0%
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.
Student demographics
African American 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Collaborative Arts Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Collaborative Arts Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collaborative Arts Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collaborative Arts Middle School
How many students attend Collaborative Arts Middle School?
Collaborative Arts Middle School has 286 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collaborative Arts Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collaborative Arts Middle School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collaborative Arts Middle School?
81.6% of students at Collaborative Arts Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collaborative Arts Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Collaborative Arts Middle School is African American at 74.5% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collaborative Arts Middle School?
Collaborative Arts Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Collaborative Arts Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Collaborative Arts Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Collaborative Arts Middle School, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.