Enrollment
542
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012305728
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) ranks #6 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Far Rockaway, New York, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 611 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #446, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) compares
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.2%
African American 29.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)
How many students attend Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?
95.6% of students at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 64.2% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) ranks #6 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
Is Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) a good school?
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the), 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.
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