- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
Federal NCES profile for Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007800687
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #59 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts ranks #59 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007800687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360007800687 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 7.4:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 319
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
319 students
What this shows Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts compares
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.1%
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 53.9%
African American 37.0%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
How many students attend Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
83.3% of students at Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
The largest demographic group at Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts ranks #59 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 # 3?
Besides Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.