Enrollment
720
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Space Shuttle Columbia School
Federal NCES profile for Space Shuttle Columbia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010305548
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Space Shuttle Columbia School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Space Shuttle Columbia School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Space Shuttle Columbia School ranks #18 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010305548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Space Shuttle Columbia School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Space Shuttle Columbia School
Space Shuttle Columbia School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 720 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 720 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 546 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #248.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Space Shuttle Columbia School.
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 Space Shuttle Columbia School compares
Space Shuttle Columbia School 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 3% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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.
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
White 36.7%
Asian 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Space Shuttle Columbia School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Space Shuttle Columbia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Space Shuttle Columbia School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 (~720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Space Shuttle Columbia School
How many students attend Space Shuttle Columbia School?
Space Shuttle Columbia School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Space Shuttle Columbia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Space Shuttle Columbia School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Space Shuttle Columbia School?
57.8% of students at Space Shuttle Columbia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Space Shuttle Columbia School?
The largest demographic group at Space Shuttle Columbia School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Space Shuttle Columbia School?
Space Shuttle Columbia School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Space Shuttle Columbia School rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Space Shuttle Columbia School ranks #18 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Staten Island on the city page.
Is Space Shuttle Columbia School a good school?
Space Shuttle Columbia School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Space Shuttle Columbia School, New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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