Enrollment
1,203
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009803117
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the)
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) is a high-poverty, large middle school in Elmhurst, New York, enrolling 1,203 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,203 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and Asian (39%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate 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 Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) compares
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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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.
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 29/100 (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 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.
Is Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) a good school?
Is 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (the) earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 #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.
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