Enrollment
838
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bayside, NY
Ms 158 Marie Curie
Federal NCES profile for Ms 158 Marie Curie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009902568
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 158 Marie Curie earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Bayside · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 158 Marie Curie has class sizes larger than 83% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 158 Marie Curie ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bayside, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #26 · New York
NCES ID 360009902568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms 158 Marie Curie compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ms 158 Marie Curie
Ms 158 Marie Curie is a higher-need, large middle school in Bayside, New York, enrolling 838 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 838 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #26 also operates Francis Lewis High School (4,573 students) and Bayside High School (3,004 students) alongside Ms 158 Marie Curie.
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 Ms 158 Marie Curie compares
Ms 158 Marie Curie 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 83% in New York - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Asian 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 9.8%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Ms 158 Marie Curie is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 158 Marie Curie 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin N Cardozo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 216 George J Ryan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Van Buren High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 158 Marie Curie'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
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~838 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ms 158 Marie Curie
How many students attend Ms 158 Marie Curie?
Ms 158 Marie Curie has 838 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bayside, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 158 Marie Curie?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 158 Marie Curie is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 158 Marie Curie?
53.6% of students at Ms 158 Marie Curie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 158 Marie Curie?
The largest demographic group at Ms 158 Marie Curie is Asian at 60.1% of enrollment, in Bayside, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 158 Marie Curie?
Ms 158 Marie Curie has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ms 158 Marie Curie rank among middle schools in Bayside?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 158 Marie Curie ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Bayside, 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 Bayside on the city page.
Is Ms 158 Marie Curie a good school?
Ms 158 Marie Curie earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Ms 158 Marie Curie, 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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