- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staten Island, NY
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
Federal NCES profile for Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010306006
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 13
- middle schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning ranks #4 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010306006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360010306006 · Staten Island, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 11.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 406
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
406 students
What this shows Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning compares
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
Asian 18.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
How many students attend Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning has 406 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
53.0% of students at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
The largest demographic group at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Staten Island, 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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning rank among middle schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning ranks #4 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.