Enrollment
138
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New York, NY
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
Federal NCES profile for James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705772
👥 S:T ratio 72
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #4 of 104
- high schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning ranks #4 of 104 high schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007705772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is a high-poverty, small high school in New York, New York, enrolling 138 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.9:1, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is leaner than roughly 94% of New York schools and 42% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 138 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students) and High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students) alongside James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning.
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 James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning compares
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning 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 | 6.9:1 | ▼ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 58.0%
African American 34.1%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
How many students attend James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
The student-teacher ratio at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is 6.9:1, which is 42% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 56% 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 James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
86.8% of students at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
The largest demographic group at James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning rank among high schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning ranks #4 of 104 high schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in New York on the city page.
Is James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning a good school?
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 # 2?
Besides James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.
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