- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Earth School
Federal NCES profile for Earth School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007605619
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earth School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #74 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Earth School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earth School ranks #74 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007605619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Earth School shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 360007605619 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 8.8:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Earth School shrank from 217 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Earth School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 175
Earth School
175 students
What this shows Earth School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earth School compares
Earth 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.3%
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 49.1%
White 26.3%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 9.7%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Earth School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Earth School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earth School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earth School
How many students attend Earth School?
Earth School has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earth School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 Earth School?
59.9% of students at Earth School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earth School?
The largest demographic group at Earth School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earth School?
Earth School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Earth School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Earth School ranks #74 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 # 1?
Besides Earth School, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.