Enrollment
474
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360121406686 Charter school
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island — Staten Island, NY
Federal NCES profile for Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island reports 474 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 474 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island spends $27,386 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 83% in New York — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$27,386
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 474 Top 59% in New York — larger than 41% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 360121406686
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 10.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 474:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island, which includes Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island.
$27,386
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island
How many students attend Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island has 474 students enrolled. It is a other school in STATEN ISLAND, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island is 14.1:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island?
The largest demographic group at Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island is White at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in STATEN ISLAND, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island?
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.