- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosedale, NY
Gordon Parks School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Parks School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010105546
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Parks School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rosedale · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Parks School (the) has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Parks School (the) ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rosedale, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010105546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Gordon Parks School (the) held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 360010105546 · Rosedale, NY Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 13:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Gordon Parks School (the) held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gordon Parks School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school
Gordon Parks School (the)
561 students
What this shows Gordon Parks School (the) reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Parks School (the) compares
Gordon Parks School (the) 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 49% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.5%
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
African American 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Gordon Parks School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Gordon Parks School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Parks School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gordon Parks School (the)
How many students attend Gordon Parks School (the)?
Gordon Parks School (the) has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rosedale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks School (the) is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Parks School (the)?
83.6% of students at Gordon Parks School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Parks School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Parks School (the) is African American at 80.4% of enrollment, in Rosedale, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Parks School (the)?
Gordon Parks School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Gordon Parks School (the) rank among schools in Rosedale?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Parks School (the) ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rosedale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rosedale on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Gordon Parks School (the), New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.