- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008105944
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Secondary School earns 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Columbia Secondary School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360008105944 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 14.6:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students)
Columbia Secondary School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Columbia Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- Ps 123 Mahalia
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson
394 students
What this shows Columbia Secondary School reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Secondary School compares
Columbia Secondary School 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~714 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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 27/100 (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 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.
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.