Enrollment
1,131
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009902030
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 21/100 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
- 21
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Van Buren High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Van Buren High School
Martin Van Buren High School is a higher-need, large high school in Queens Village, New York, enrolling 1,131 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,131 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Martin Van Buren High School.
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 Martin Van Buren High School compares
Martin Van Buren High School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 4,573
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,131 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Martin Van Buren High School a good school?
Martin Van Buren High School earns 21/100 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. 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 #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.
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