Enrollment
446
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360297000072
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication — Amsterdam, NY
Federal NCES profile for Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Amsterdam City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication compares with New York and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication reports 446 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 65% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Amsterdam City School District spends $22,032 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.9% from local sources (property taxes), 53.8% from the state, and 25.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 65% above state mean
Top 98% in New York — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,032
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 446 Top 54% in New York — larger than 46% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 360297000072
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 34.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amsterdam City School District, which includes Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication.
$22,032
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 53.8%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
How many students attend Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication?
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication has 446 students enrolled. It is a other school in AMSTERDAM, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication is 19.3:1, which is 65% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication?
The largest demographic group at Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in AMSTERDAM, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication?
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.