Enrollment
503
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amsterdam, NY
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
Federal NCES profile for Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360297000073
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Amsterdam · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 503
- students enrolled
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY.
School address
District: Amsterdam City School District · New York
NCES ID 360297000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Amsterdam, New York, enrolling 503 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 37% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (24%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Amsterdam City School District spends $19,560 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students) and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students) alongside Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy.
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 Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy compares
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.8%
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.
Funding equity
$19,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 62.4%
White 23.7%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amsterdam City School District, which includes Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy.
$19,560
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 53.8%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William B Tecler Arts in Education | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William H Barkley Microsociety | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
How many students attend Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amsterdam, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
The largest demographic group at Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Amsterdam, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy rank among schools in Amsterdam?
By Resource Investment Index, Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy ranks #3 of 5 schools in Amsterdam, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amsterdam on the city page.
Is Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy a good school?
Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Amsterdam City School District?
Besides Raphael J Mcnulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy, Amsterdam City School District also operates Amsterdam High School (1,192 students), Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (772 students), and William B Tecler Arts in Education (465 students). See the Amsterdam City School District district page for the complete list.
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