Enrollment
455
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodside, NY
Hector Figueroa School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Hector Figueroa School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010206706
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hector Figueroa School (the) earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Woodside · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hector Figueroa School (the) has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hector Figueroa School (the) ranks #5 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010206706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+103% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hector Figueroa School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hector Figueroa School (the)
Hector Figueroa School (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodside, New York, enrolling 455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 103% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 719 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #543, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and Asian (43%) (diversity index 61/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students) and Long Island City High School (1,639 students) alongside Hector Figueroa 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 Hector Figueroa School (the) compares
Hector Figueroa 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 103% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 103% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
Asian 43.1%
White 9.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Hector Figueroa School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Hector Figueroa School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hector Figueroa School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hector Figueroa School (the)
How many students attend Hector Figueroa School (the)?
Hector Figueroa School (the) has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hector Figueroa School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Hector Figueroa School (the) is 23.9:1, which is 103% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hector Figueroa School (the)?
66.9% of students at Hector Figueroa School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hector Figueroa School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Hector Figueroa School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Woodside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hector Figueroa School (the)?
Hector Figueroa School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Hector Figueroa School (the) rank among schools in Woodside?
By Resource Investment Index, Hector Figueroa School (the) ranks #5 of 6 schools in Woodside, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodside on the city page.
Is Hector Figueroa School (the) a good school?
Hector Figueroa School (the) earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 #30?
Besides Hector Figueroa School (the), New York City Geographic District #30 also operates William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students), Long Island City High School (1,639 students), and Is 227 Louis Armstrong (1,555 students). See the New York City Geographic District #30 district page for the complete list.
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