- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockaway Park, NY
Scholars' Academy
Federal NCES profile for Scholars' Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012305831
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scholars' Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scholars' Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scholars' Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Scholars' Academy held near 1,193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.7 → 74.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 360012305831 · Rockaway Park, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,184 enr · 16.7:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Scholars' Academy held near 1,193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.7 → 74.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Scholars' Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- This school
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- Channel View S
Channel View School for Research
1,180 students
What this shows Scholars' Academy reports 1,184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scholars' Academy compares
Scholars' Academy 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 18.7%
Asian 18.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Scholars' Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Scholars' Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Channel View School for Research | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scholars' Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scholars' Academy
How many students attend Scholars' Academy?
Scholars' Academy has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockaway Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,183 (2022-23) → 1,193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scholars' Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scholars' Academy is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scholars' Academy?
44.0% of students at Scholars' Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scholars' Academy?
The largest demographic group at Scholars' Academy is White at 29.0% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scholars' Academy?
Scholars' Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Scholars' Academy rank among schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Scholars' Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockaway Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Scholars' Academy, 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.