Enrollment
561
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010105546
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rosedale · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Parks School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Parks School (the)
Gordon Parks School (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rosedale, New York, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 898 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #621.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students) and Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students) alongside Gordon Parks School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gordon Parks School (the) compares
Gordon Parks School (the) on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Gordon Parks School (the) a good school?
Gordon Parks School (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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