- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ella Baker School
Federal NCES profile for Ella Baker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007703348
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella Baker School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #59 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella Baker School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Baker School ranks #59 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007703348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ella Baker School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360007703348 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.6:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Ella Baker School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ella Baker 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 337
Ella Baker School
337 students
What this shows Ella Baker School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella Baker School compares
Ella Baker 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New York - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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 37.1%
White 31.5%
African American 15.1%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Ella Baker School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ella Baker 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella Baker 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 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella Baker School
How many students attend Ella Baker School?
Ella Baker School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Baker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Baker School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Ella Baker School?
34.1% of students at Ella Baker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella Baker School?
The largest demographic group at Ella Baker School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella Baker School?
Ella Baker School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ella Baker School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Baker School ranks #59 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 # 2?
Besides Ella Baker 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.