- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmhurst, NY
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009803117
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009803117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) shrank from 1,395 students in 2022-23 to 1,297 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 109.8 → 103.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 360009803117 · Elmhurst, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,203 enr · 11:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) shrank from 1,395 students in 2022-23 to 1,297 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 109.8 → 103.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)
1,203 students
What this shows Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) reports 1,203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) compares
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,203 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,203
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
Asian 39.2%
White 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)
How many students attend Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) has 1,203 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,395 (2022-23) → 1,297 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)?
80.7% of students at Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) rank among public schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the), New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.