- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodhaven, NY
New York City Academy for Discovery
Federal NCES profile for New York City Academy for Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306036
👥 S:T ratio 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New York City Academy for Discovery earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New York City Academy for Discovery has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New York City Academy for Discovery ranks #2 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
New York City Academy for Discovery held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360012306036 · Woodhaven, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.9:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
New York City Academy for Discovery held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New York City Academy for Discovery in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 361
New York City Academy for Discovery
361 students
What this shows New York City Academy for Discovery reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How New York City Academy for Discovery compares
New York City Academy for Discovery 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.1%
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 69.3%
Asian 13.0%
African American 5.3%
White 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, New York City Academy for Discovery is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New York City Academy for Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New York City Academy for Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about New York City Academy for Discovery
How many students attend New York City Academy for Discovery?
New York City Academy for Discovery has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodhaven, NY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New York City Academy for Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at New York City Academy for Discovery is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New York City Academy for Discovery?
79.7% of students at New York City Academy for Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New York City Academy for Discovery?
The largest demographic group at New York City Academy for Discovery is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New York City Academy for Discovery?
New York City Academy for Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 New York City Academy for Discovery rank among schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, New York City Academy for Discovery ranks #2 of 3 schools in Woodhaven, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides New York City Academy for Discovery, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.