- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor Roosevelt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705084
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor Roosevelt High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #46 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor Roosevelt High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks #46 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Eleanor Roosevelt High School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360007705084 · New York, NY High · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 15.8:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Eleanor Roosevelt High School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Eleanor Roosevelt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 538
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
538 students
What this shows Eleanor Roosevelt High School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor Roosevelt High School compares
Eleanor Roosevelt High 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 22.1%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Eleanor Roosevelt High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Eleanor Roosevelt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor Roosevelt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Roosevelt High School
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School has 538 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt High School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
34.6% of students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor Roosevelt High School is White at 33.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor Roosevelt High School?
Eleanor Roosevelt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Eleanor Roosevelt High School rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Roosevelt High School ranks #46 of 104 high 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 high schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Eleanor Roosevelt High School, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.