Enrollment
700
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
East-West School of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for East-West School of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012205879
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East-West School of International Studies earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East-West School of International Studies has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East-West School of International Studies ranks #6 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012205879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East-West School of International Studies compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East-West School of International Studies
East-West School of International Studies is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 700 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 700 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 739 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #43, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside East-West School of International Studies.
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 East-West School of International Studies compares
East-West School of International Studies 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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.
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
Asian 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 3.6%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, East-West School of International Studies is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East-West School of International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East-West School of International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~700 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East-West School of International Studies
How many students attend East-West School of International Studies?
East-West School of International Studies has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East-West School of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at East-West School of International Studies is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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-West School of International Studies?
78.5% of students at East-West School of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East-West School of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at East-West School of International Studies is Asian at 77.0% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East-West School of International Studies?
East-West School of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 East-West School of International Studies rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, East-West School of International Studies ranks #6 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is East-West School of International Studies a good school?
East-West School of International Studies earns 39/100 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 #25?
Besides East-West School of International Studies, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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