- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Muscota
Federal NCES profile for Muscota, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008305644
👥 S:T ratio 42
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muscota earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools.
- #3 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Muscota has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muscota ranks #3 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Muscota grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 360008305644 · New York, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 14.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Muscota grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Muscota in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 290
Muscota
290 students
What this shows Muscota reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muscota compares
Muscota 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Muscota is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Muscota Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muscota's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Muscota
How many students attend Muscota?
Muscota has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muscota?
The student-teacher ratio at Muscota is 14.5:1, which is 23% 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 Muscota?
29.0% of students at Muscota are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muscota?
The largest demographic group at Muscota is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muscota?
Muscota has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Muscota rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Muscota ranks #3 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Muscota, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.