- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Renaissance School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007906016
👥 S:T ratio 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance School of the Arts earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #20 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance School of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance School of the Arts ranks #20 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007906016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Renaissance School of the Arts held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360007906016 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 6.3:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Renaissance School of the Arts held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Renaissance School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 132
Renaissance School of the Arts
132 students
What this shows Renaissance School of the Arts reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance School of the Arts compares
Renaissance School of the Arts 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 74% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.3%
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 56.1%
African American 36.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Renaissance School of the Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Renaissance School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance School of the Arts
How many students attend Renaissance School of the Arts?
Renaissance School of the Arts has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance School of the Arts is 6.3:1, which is 47% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 60% 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 Renaissance School of the Arts?
98.0% of students at Renaissance School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance School of the Arts?
Renaissance School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Renaissance School of the Arts rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance School of the Arts ranks #20 of 41 middle 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 middle schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides Renaissance School of the Arts, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.