- Enrollment
- 3,261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Quest to Learn
Federal NCES profile for Quest to Learn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007706125
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest to Learn earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #63 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest to Learn has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest to Learn ranks #63 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York
NCES ID 360007706125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Quest to Learn shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 360007706125 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 7.8:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students)
Quest to Learn shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Quest to Learn in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stuyvesant Hig
Stuyvesant High School
3,261 students
- High School fo
High School for Health Professions & Human Services
1,728 students
- Art and Design
Art and Design High School
1,485 students
- High School of
High School of Fashion Industries (the)
1,455 students
- Jhs 104 Simon 1,023
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
1,023 students
- This school 390
Quest to Learn
390 students
What this shows Quest to Learn reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest to Learn compares
Quest to Learn 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.6%
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 52.3%
African American 21.8%
White 15.1%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Quest to Learn is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Quest to Learn Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuyvesant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School for Health Professions & Human Services | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Art and Design High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School of Fashion Industries (the) | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 104 Simon Baruch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest to Learn's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,455
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Quest to Learn
How many students attend Quest to Learn?
Quest to Learn has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest to Learn?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest to Learn is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Quest to Learn?
63.4% of students at Quest to Learn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest to Learn?
The largest demographic group at Quest to Learn is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest to Learn?
Quest to Learn has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Quest to Learn rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest to Learn ranks #63 of 164 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 schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 2?
Besides Quest to Learn, New York City Geographic District # 2 also operates Stuyvesant High School (3,261 students), High School for Health Professions & Human Services (1,728 students), and Art and Design High School (1,485 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 2 district page for the complete list.