- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Floral Park, NY
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Federal NCES profile for Irwin Altman Middle School 172, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009902608
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Floral Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Floral Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360009902608 · Floral Park, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 12.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- Martin Van Bur 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- This school 799
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
799 students
What this shows Irwin Altman Middle School 172 reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin Altman Middle School 172 compares
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
Asian 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 7.0%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin Altman Middle School 172's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~799 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irwin Altman Middle School 172
How many students attend Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 has 799 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Floral Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
50.8% of students at Irwin Altman Middle School 172 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
The largest demographic group at Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is Asian at 60.5% of enrollment, in Floral Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Irwin Altman Middle School 172 rank among public schools in Floral Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Floral Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Floral Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Irwin Altman Middle School 172, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.