- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010305548
👥 S:T ratio 52
📋 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Space Shuttle Columbia School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 360010305548 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 12:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Space Shuttle Columbia School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Space Shuttle Columbia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 720
Space Shuttle Columbia School
720 students
What this shows Space Shuttle Columbia School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Space Shuttle Columbia School compares
Space Shuttle Columbia 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,055
- 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
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 (~720 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.