- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Staten Island, NY
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360010306024
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 11
- high schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School ranks #11 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010306024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 360010306024 · Staten Island, NY High · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 16.4:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School grew from 478 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 540
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
540 students
What this shows Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School compares
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School
How many students attend Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School?
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School has 540 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School?
52.1% of students at Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School?
Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School rank among high schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School ranks #11 of 11 high schools in Staten Island, 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 Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Gaynor Mccown Expeditionary Learning School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.