- Enrollment
- 1,996
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Elmhurst, NY
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010204893
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in East Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) ranks #1 of 4 schools in East Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #30 · New York
NCES ID 360010204893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360010204893 · East Elmhurst, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 10.6:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: William Cullen Bryant High School (1,996 students)
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (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 222
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)
222 students
What this shows Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) compares
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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 85.1%
White 5.4%
Asian 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cullen Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Island City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 227 Louis Armstrong | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 145 Joseph Pulitzer | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of American Studies | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (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 other 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)
How many students attend Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)?
81.0% of students at Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in East Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)?
Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) rank among schools in East Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the) ranks #1 of 4 schools in East Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #30?
Besides Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (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.