- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)
Federal NCES profile for Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007802640
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007802640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360007802640 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 9.9:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 327
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)
327 students
What this shows Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) compares
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.6%
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 37.9%
African American 28.4%
White 19.0%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)
How many students attend Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?
69.6% of students at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?
The largest demographic group at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)?
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) ranks #85 of 164 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 schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the), New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.