- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
Essex Street Academy
Federal NCES profile for Essex Street Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705623
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Essex Street Academy earns 26/100 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.
- #64 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Essex Street Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Essex Street Academy ranks #64 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Essex Street Academy held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360007705623 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.8:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Essex Street Academy held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Essex Street Academy 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 366
Essex Street Academy
366 students
What this shows Essex Street Academy reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Essex Street Academy compares
Essex Street Academy 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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 35.8%
White 32.8%
African American 18.6%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Essex Street Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Essex Street Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Essex Street Academy'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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Essex Street Academy
How many students attend Essex Street Academy?
Essex Street Academy has 366 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex Street Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex Street Academy is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Essex Street Academy?
61.9% of students at Essex Street Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Essex Street Academy?
The largest demographic group at Essex Street Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 35.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Essex Street Academy?
Essex Street Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Essex Street Academy rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Essex Street Academy ranks #64 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 Essex Street Academy, 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.