Enrollment
290
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360008305644
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muscota earns 50/100 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
- 50
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muscota compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muscota
Muscota is a mid-sized elementary school in New York, New York, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 538 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students) alongside Muscota.
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 Muscota compares
Muscota 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muscota
How many students attend Muscota?
Muscota has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY.
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 50/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Muscota a good school?
Muscota earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 # 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.
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