Enrollment
139
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Community Action School-Ms 258
Federal NCES profile for Community Action School-Ms 258, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007803616
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Action School-Ms 258 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #26 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Action School-Ms 258 has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Action School-Ms 258 ranks #26 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community Action School-Ms 258 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community Action School-Ms 258
Community Action School-Ms 258 is a high-poverty, small middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 139 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Community Action School-Ms 258 is leaner than roughly 92% of New York schools and 35% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 139 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Community Action School-Ms 258.
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 Community Action School-Ms 258 compares
Community Action School-Ms 258 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.2%
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 66.9%
African American 26.6%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Community Action School-Ms 258 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Community Action School-Ms 258 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Action School-Ms 258's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~139 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Community Action School-Ms 258
How many students attend Community Action School-Ms 258?
Community Action School-Ms 258 has 139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Action School-Ms 258?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Action School-Ms 258 is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 Community Action School-Ms 258?
77.0% of students at Community Action School-Ms 258 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Action School-Ms 258?
The largest demographic group at Community Action School-Ms 258 is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Action School-Ms 258?
Community Action School-Ms 258 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Community Action School-Ms 258 rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Action School-Ms 258 ranks #26 of 41 middle 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 middle schools in New York on the city page.
Is Community Action School-Ms 258 a good school?
Community Action School-Ms 258 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 # 3?
Besides Community Action School-Ms 258, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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