- Enrollment
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Queens Village, NY
Martin Van Buren High School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Van Buren High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009902030
👥 S:T ratio 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Van Buren High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Queens Village · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Van Buren High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Van Buren High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Queens Village, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Martin Van Buren High School grew from 1,068 students in 2022-23 to 1,129 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 83.4 → 86.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 360009902030 · Queens Village, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,131 enr · 13.6:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students)
Martin Van Buren High School grew from 1,068 students in 2022-23 to 1,129 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 83.4 → 86.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Martin Van Buren High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Lewis
Francis Lewis High School
4,573 students
- Bayside High S
Bayside High School
3,004 students
- Benjamin N Car
Benjamin N Cardozo High School
2,866 students
- Jhs 216 George 1,516
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
1,516 students
- This school 1,131
Martin Van Buren High School
1,131 students
- Jhs 74 Nathani 1,104
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
1,104 students
What this shows Martin Van Buren High School reports 1,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Van Buren High School compares
Martin Van Buren High School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,131
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.6%
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
African American 35.2%
Asian 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
White 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Martin Van Buren High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Martin Van Buren High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lewis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Van Buren High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Van Buren High School
How many students attend Martin Van Buren High School?
Martin Van Buren High School has 1,131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Queens Village, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,068 (2022-23) → 1,129 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Van Buren High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Van Buren High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Van Buren High School?
70.0% of students at Martin Van Buren High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Van Buren High School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Van Buren High School is African American at 35.2% of enrollment, in Queens Village, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Van Buren High School?
Martin Van Buren High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Martin Van Buren High School rank among public schools in Queens Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Van Buren High School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Queens Village, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Queens Village on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #26?
Besides Martin Van Buren High School, New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students), Bayside High School (3,004 students), and Benjamin N Cardozo High School (2,866 students). See the New York City Geographic District #26 district page for the complete list.