- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010306035
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #33 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) ranks #33 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010306035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360010306035 · Staten Island, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 10:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 340
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)
340 students
What this shows Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) compares
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) is a shrinking 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 23.2%
White 15.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)
How many students attend Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)?
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)?
65.7% of students at Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the)?
Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the) ranks #33 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ps 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (the), New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.