- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Queens School of Inquiry (the)
Federal NCES profile for Queens School of Inquiry (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012205830
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens School of Inquiry (the) earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens School of Inquiry (the) has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens School of Inquiry (the) ranks #5 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012205830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Queens School of Inquiry (the) held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360012205830 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 12.9:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Queens School of Inquiry (the) held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens School of Inquiry (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 593
Queens School of Inquiry (the)
593 students
What this shows Queens School of Inquiry (the) reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens School of Inquiry (the) compares
Queens School of Inquiry (the) 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 5% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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 32.7%
Asian 32.7%
White 17.0%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Queens School of Inquiry (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens School of Inquiry (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens School of Inquiry (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens School of Inquiry (the)
How many students attend Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
Queens School of Inquiry (the) has 593 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens School of Inquiry (the) is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
58.9% of students at Queens School of Inquiry (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
The largest demographic group at Queens School of Inquiry (the) is Asian at 32.7% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens School of Inquiry (the)?
Queens School of Inquiry (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Queens School of Inquiry (the) rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens School of Inquiry (the) ranks #5 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Queens School of Inquiry (the), New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.