- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmhurst, NY
Maspeth High School
Federal NCES profile for Maspeth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009806278
👥 S:T ratio 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maspeth High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maspeth High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maspeth High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009806278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Maspeth High School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 360009806278 · Elmhurst, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 12.7:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Maspeth High School held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Maspeth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- This school
Maspeth High School
1,001 students
What this shows Maspeth High School reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maspeth High School compares
Maspeth High School 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
Asian 18.6%
White 16.4%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Maspeth High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Maspeth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maspeth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maspeth High School
How many students attend Maspeth High School?
Maspeth High School has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maspeth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maspeth High School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maspeth High School?
66.8% of students at Maspeth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maspeth High School?
The largest demographic group at Maspeth High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maspeth High School?
Maspeth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Maspeth High School rank among high schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Maspeth High School ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Maspeth High School, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Newtown High School (2,072 students), and Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.