Enrollment
714
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Columbia Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008105944
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Secondary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #114 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Secondary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Secondary School ranks #114 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008105944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbia Secondary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbia Secondary School
Columbia Secondary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 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 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 714 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.
Among 573 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #476, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students) and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students) alongside Columbia Secondary School.
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 Columbia Secondary School compares
Columbia Secondary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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 34.7%
White 24.9%
African American 19.7%
Asian 11.3%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Columbia Secondary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Columbia Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~714 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia Secondary School
How many students attend Columbia Secondary School?
Columbia Secondary School has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Secondary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Secondary School?
45.5% of students at Columbia Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Secondary School?
Columbia Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Columbia Secondary School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Secondary School ranks #114 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 Columbia Secondary School a good school?
Columbia Secondary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 # 5?
Besides Columbia Secondary School, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students), and Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos (527 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.
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