- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmont, NY
Gotham Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Gotham Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361062000835
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gotham Avenue School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Elmont · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gotham Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gotham Avenue School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY.
School address
District: Elmont Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361062000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Gotham Avenue School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 361062000835 · Elmont, NY Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 9.5:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara H Carlson School (764 students)
Gotham Avenue School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.2 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gotham Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara H Carlso
Clara H Carlson School
764 students
- Dutch Broadway
Dutch Broadway School
715 students
- Covert Avenue
Covert Avenue School
646 students
- This school
Gotham Avenue School
515 students
- Alden Terrace
Alden Terrace School
405 students
- Stewart Manor
Stewart Manor School
342 students
What this shows Gotham Avenue School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gotham Avenue School compares
Gotham Avenue School 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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.
Funding equity
$27,474
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Asian 15.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Gotham Avenue School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Elmont Union Free School District reports $27,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gotham Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara H Carlson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dutch Broadway School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covert Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alden Terrace School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stewart Manor School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gotham Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gotham Avenue School
How many students attend Gotham Avenue School?
Gotham Avenue School has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmont, NY. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gotham Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gotham Avenue School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gotham Avenue School?
49.8% of students at Gotham Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gotham Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Gotham Avenue School is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Elmont, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gotham Avenue School?
Gotham Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gotham Avenue School rank among schools in Elmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Gotham Avenue School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Elmont, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmont Union Free School District?
Besides Gotham Avenue School, Elmont Union Free School District also operates Clara H Carlson School (764 students), Dutch Broadway School (715 students), and Covert Avenue School (646 students). See the Elmont Union Free School District district page for the complete list.