- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Hills, NY
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010006188
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School earns 26/100 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.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Forest Hills · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #28 · New York
NCES ID 360010006188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360010006188 · Forest Hills, NY Other · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 12:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills High School (3,394 students)
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Hills H
Forest Hills High School
3,394 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
2,298 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School
2,146 students
- Jhs 157 Stephe
Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey
1,611 students
- Jhs 217 Robert 1,265
Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck
1,265 students
- This school 837
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
837 students
What this shows Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School compares
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.4%
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 50.2%
Asian 20.7%
White 10.5%
African American 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 217 Robert a Van Wyck | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
How many students attend Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School has 837 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Hills, NY. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
63.4% of students at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Forest Hills, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School rank among schools in Forest Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Forest Hills, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #28?
Besides Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School, New York City Geographic District #28 also operates Forest Hills High School (3,394 students), Hillcrest High School (2,298 students), and Thomas a Edison Career and Technical Education High School (2,146 students). See the New York City Geographic District #28 district page for the complete list.