Enrollment
2,131
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corona, NY
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
Federal NCES profile for Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009802263
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Corona · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Corona, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
169.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is a high-poverty, large middle school in Corona, New York, enrolling 2,131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.2% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,131 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Newtown High School (2,072 students) and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students) alongside Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci.
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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci compares
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,131 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,131
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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.
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 93.9%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.4%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 19 Marino Jeantet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci'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
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~2,131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
How many students attend Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has 2,131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corona, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is 12.6:1, which is 7% 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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
92.2% of students at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
The largest demographic group at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Corona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci rank among public schools in Corona?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Corona, 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 Corona on the city page.
Is Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci a good school?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci earns 27/100 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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Newtown High School (2,072 students), Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students), and Grover Cleveland High School (1,711 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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