- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360007705772
👥 S:T ratio 72
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 72/100 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
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360007705772 · New York, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 6.9:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning grew from 121 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 138
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning
138 students
What this shows James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning compares
James Baldwin School-a School for Expeditionary Lrning is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~138 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), up 8.
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 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 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.
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.