Enrollment
327
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the)
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 565 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #269.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the).
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 Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) compares
Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~327 students)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Locke School of Arts and Engineering (the) a good school?
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. 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 # 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.
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