- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Long Island City, NY
Is 141 Steinway (the)
Federal NCES profile for Is 141 Steinway (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010202514
👥 S:T ratio 51
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 141 Steinway (the) earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Long Island City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 141 Steinway (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 141 Steinway (the) ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Long Island City, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010202514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Is 141 Steinway (the) held near 1,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 360010202514 · Long Island City, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 12.3:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Is 141 Steinway (the) held near 1,008 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 141 Steinway (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Cullen
William Cullen Bryant High School
1,996 students
- Long Island Ci
Long Island City High School
1,639 students
- Is 227 Louis A
Is 227 Louis Armstrong
1,555 students
- Is 145 Joseph
Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer
1,397 students
- Academy of Ame
Academy of American Studies
1,206 students
- This school
Is 141 Steinway (the)
1,005 students
What this shows Is 141 Steinway (the) reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 141 Steinway (the) compares
Is 141 Steinway (the) 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Asian 14.6%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Is 141 Steinway (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 141 Steinway (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 141 Steinway (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,005 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 141 Steinway (the)
How many students attend Is 141 Steinway (the)?
Is 141 Steinway (the) has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Long Island City, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,049 (2022-23) → 1,008 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 141 Steinway (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 141 Steinway (the) is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 141 Steinway (the)?
61.8% of students at Is 141 Steinway (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 141 Steinway (the)?
The largest demographic group at Is 141 Steinway (the) is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Long Island City, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 141 Steinway (the)?
Is 141 Steinway (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Is 141 Steinway (the) rank among middle schools in Long Island City?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 141 Steinway (the) ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Long Island City, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Long Island City on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Is 141 Steinway (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.