- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 58-World of Inquiry School
Federal NCES profile for School 58-World of Inquiry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475003424
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 58-World of Inquiry School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #14 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
School 58-World of Inquiry School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 58-World of Inquiry School ranks #14 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475003424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
School 58-World of Inquiry School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 362475003424 · Rochester, NY Other · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 11.2:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School 58-World of Inquiry School held near 928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 58-World of Inquiry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- This school
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- Joseph C Wilso
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
868 students
What this shows School 58-World of Inquiry School reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 58-World of Inquiry School compares
School 58-World of Inquiry School 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.3%
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.
Funding equity
$33,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 896 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
White 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, School 58-World of Inquiry School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School 58-World of Inquiry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 58-World of Inquiry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~896 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 58-World of Inquiry School
How many students attend School 58-World of Inquiry School?
School 58-World of Inquiry School has 896 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 928 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 58-World of Inquiry School?
The student-teacher ratio at School 58-World of Inquiry School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 School 58-World of Inquiry School?
79.3% of students at School 58-World of Inquiry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 58-World of Inquiry School?
The largest demographic group at School 58-World of Inquiry School is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 58-World of Inquiry School?
School 58-World of Inquiry School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School 58-World of Inquiry School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 58-World of Inquiry School ranks #14 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester City School District?
Besides School 58-World of Inquiry School, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.