Enrollment
319
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007800687
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools.
- #59 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 319 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts is leaner than roughly 93% of New York schools and 37% 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 83.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 319 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 814 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #178.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts.
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 Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts compares
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~319 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts a good school?
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 # 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.
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