Enrollment
626
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 360009801791
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology — Long Island City, NY
Federal NCES profile for Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology reports 626 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 71.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the New York average and 37% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 84% in New York — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 626 Top 76% in New York — larger than 24% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 71.0% +26% vs state
NCES ID 360009801791
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
Asian 15.2%
White 12.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.3%
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology
How many students attend Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology has 626 students enrolled. It is a other school in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology is 14.2:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
71.0% of students at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology?
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School for Arts and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.