- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
East Side Community School
Federal NCES profile for East Side Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007600695
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side Community School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #27 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Side Community School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Community School ranks #27 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007600695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
East Side Community School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360007600695 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 10.5:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
East Side Community School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.4 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Side Community 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
- This school
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
- East Village C 477
East Village Community School (the)
477 students
What this shows East Side Community School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side Community School compares
East Side Community 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 12% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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 55.3%
African American 17.3%
White 16.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, East Side Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East Side Community 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Village Community School (the) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side Community 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Side Community School
How many students attend East Side Community School?
East Side Community School has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Community School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 East Side Community School?
63.0% of students at East Side Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side Community School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Community School?
East Side Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Side Community School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side Community School ranks #27 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 East Side Community 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 Bard High School Early College (569 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.