- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007602270
👥 S:T ratio 73
📋 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New York schools.
- #50 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 360007602270 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 6.7:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 187
Star Academy Ps 63 (the)
187 students
What this shows Star Academy Ps 63 (the) reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Academy Ps 63 (the) compares
Star Academy Ps 63 (the) is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), up 29.
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.