Enrollment
293
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield Gardens, NY
Community Voices Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Community Voices Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010106286
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Voices Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Voices Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Voices Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community Voices Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community Voices Middle School
Community Voices Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Springfield Gardens, New York, enrolling 293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 682 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 84.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Community Voices Middle 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 Community Voices Middle School compares
Community Voices Middle 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.6%
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
African American 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Community Voices Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Community Voices 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 | Similar 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 Community Voices Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~293 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Community Voices Middle School
How many students attend Community Voices Middle School?
Community Voices Middle School has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Voices Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Voices Middle School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Voices Middle School?
79.4% of students at Community Voices Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Voices Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Community Voices Middle School is African American at 73.0% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Voices Middle School?
Community Voices Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Community Voices Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Voices Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is Community Voices Middle School a good school?
Community Voices Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #29?
Besides Community Voices 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.
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