- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield Gardens, NY
Is 59 Springfield Gardens
Federal NCES profile for Is 59 Springfield Gardens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010102254
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 59 Springfield Gardens earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 59 Springfield Gardens has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 59 Springfield Gardens ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010102254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Is 59 Springfield Gardens held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360010102254 · Springfield Gardens, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 12.5:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Is 59 Springfield Gardens held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 59 Springfield Gardens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 401
Is 59 Springfield Gardens
401 students
What this shows Is 59 Springfield Gardens reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 59 Springfield Gardens compares
Is 59 Springfield Gardens 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.3%
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
African American 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Is 59 Springfield Gardens is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 59 Springfield Gardens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 59 Springfield Gardens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 59 Springfield Gardens
How many students attend Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
Is 59 Springfield Gardens has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 59 Springfield Gardens is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
68.7% of students at Is 59 Springfield Gardens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
The largest demographic group at Is 59 Springfield Gardens is African American at 75.6% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
Is 59 Springfield Gardens has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 59 Springfield Gardens rank among middle schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 59 Springfield Gardens ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, 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 Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Is 59 Springfield Gardens, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.