- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
New York Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for New York Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096000020
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New York Avenue School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New York Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New York Avenue School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
New York Avenue School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340096000020 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 10.6:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
New York Avenue School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
New York Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- Pennsylvania A 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- This school 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- Dr Martin Luth 544
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
544 students
What this shows New York Avenue School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How New York Avenue School compares
New York Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 206% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 206% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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.
Funding equity
$31,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.5%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, New York Avenue School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New York Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sovereign Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New York Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sovereign Avenue School
Standard public school
717 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Richmond Avenue School
Standard public school
609 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Pennsylvania Ave School
Standard public school
566 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Standard public school
544 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Uptown School Complex
Standard public school
518 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Brighton Avenue School
Standard public school
302 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about New York Avenue School
How many students attend New York Avenue School?
New York Avenue School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New York Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at New York Avenue School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New York Avenue School?
90.7% of students at New York Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New York Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at New York Avenue School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New York Avenue School?
New York Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New York Avenue School rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, New York Avenue School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides New York Avenue School, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), and Richmond Avenue School (609 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.