Enrollment
421
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glendale, NY
Learners and Leaders
Federal NCES profile for Learners and Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360009806040
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learners and Leaders earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Learners and Leaders has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learners and Leaders ranks #2 of 4 schools in Glendale, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learners and Leaders compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Learners and Leaders
Learners and Leaders is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glendale, New York, enrolling 421 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 867 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #528.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students) and Newtown High School (2,072 students) alongside Learners and Leaders.
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 Learners and Leaders compares
Learners and Leaders 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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 81.7%
White 9.0%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Learners and Leaders is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Learners and Leaders Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learners and Leaders's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Learners and Leaders
How many students attend Learners and Leaders?
Learners and Leaders has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glendale, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learners and Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Learners and Leaders is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Learners and Leaders?
76.7% of students at Learners and Leaders are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Learners and Leaders?
The largest demographic group at Learners and Leaders is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Glendale, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learners and Leaders?
Learners and Leaders 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 Learners and Leaders rank among schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Learners and Leaders ranks #2 of 4 schools in Glendale, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glendale on the city page.
Is Learners and Leaders a good school?
Learners and Leaders earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Learners and Leaders, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.
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