Enrollment
187
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Star Academy Ps 63 (the)
Federal NCES profile for Star Academy Ps 63 (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007602270
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools.
- #50 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) has class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Academy Ps 63 (the) ranks #50 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007602270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Academy Ps 63 (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star Academy Ps 63 (the)
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 187 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Star Academy Ps 63 (the) is leaner than roughly 95% of New York schools and 43% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 187 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students) and Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students) alongside Star Academy Ps 63 (the).
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 Star Academy Ps 63 (the) compares
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 43% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in New York - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
African American 15.0%
White 11.2%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Star Academy Ps 63 (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Star Academy Ps 63 (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Academy Ps 63 (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~187 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Star Academy Ps 63 (the)
How many students attend Star Academy Ps 63 (the)?
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Academy Ps 63 (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Academy Ps 63 (the) is 6.7:1, which is 43% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 57% 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 Star Academy Ps 63 (the)?
71.9% of students at Star Academy Ps 63 (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Academy Ps 63 (the)?
The largest demographic group at Star Academy Ps 63 (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Academy Ps 63 (the)?
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Star Academy Ps 63 (the) rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Academy Ps 63 (the) ranks #50 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
Is Star Academy Ps 63 (the) a good school?
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of 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 # 1?
Besides Star Academy Ps 63 (the), New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.
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