- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Far Rockaway, NY
Village Academy
Federal NCES profile for Village Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012306104
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Village Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Village Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360012306104 · Far Rockaway, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 9.5:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Village Academy held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Village Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 305
Village Academy
305 students
What this shows Village Academy reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village Academy compares
Village Academy 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.9%
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
African American 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Village Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Village Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Village Academy
How many students attend Village Academy?
Village Academy has 305 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Academy is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Village Academy?
86.1% of students at Village Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Academy?
The largest demographic group at Village Academy is African American at 50.8% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Academy?
Village Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Village Academy rank among middle schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Academy ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Village Academy, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.