Enrollment
406
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010306006
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 406 students.
At 11.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 798 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #301.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning.
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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning compares
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning a good school?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning earns 36/100 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. 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 #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.
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