Enrollment
908
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008305909
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #123 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School ranks #123 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 908 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 908 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students) and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students) alongside Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School.
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 Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School compares
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.9%
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.
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 91.7%
African American 2.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City College Academy of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
How many students attend Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School has 908 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
84.3% of students at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School ranks #123 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 Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School a good school?
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 # 6?
Besides Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students), and Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics (658 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.
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