Enrollment
1,051
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360002604363 Charter school
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School — Rochester, NY
Federal NCES profile for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School reports 1,051 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 78.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% above the New York average and 38% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 526 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School spends $18,296 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 67% in New York — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
65.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,296
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,051 Top 93% in New York — larger than 7% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 78.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.5% +27% vs state
NCES ID 360002604363
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
African American 20.2%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 526:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.1%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 114
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School, which includes Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School.
$18,296
Per student
-38%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
How many students attend Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCHESTER, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School is 12.6:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School?
71.5% of students at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCHESTER, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School?
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.