Enrollment
432
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockaway Park, NY
Waterside Children's Studio School
Federal NCES profile for Waterside Children's Studio School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306106
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterside Children's Studio School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterside Children's Studio School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterside Children's Studio School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waterside Children's Studio School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waterside Children's Studio School
Waterside Children's Studio School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockaway Park, New York, enrolling 432 students.
At 11.1:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.0% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 701 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #406.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Waterside Children's Studio 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 Waterside Children's Studio School compares
Waterside Children's Studio 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.8%
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 46.5%
African American 23.8%
White 19.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Waterside Children's Studio School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Waterside Children's Studio School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterside Children's Studio School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waterside Children's Studio School
How many students attend Waterside Children's Studio School?
Waterside Children's Studio School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockaway Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterside Children's Studio School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterside Children's Studio School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Waterside Children's Studio School?
66.0% of students at Waterside Children's Studio School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterside Children's Studio School?
The largest demographic group at Waterside Children's Studio School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterside Children's Studio School?
Waterside Children's Studio School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Waterside Children's Studio School rank among schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterside Children's Studio School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Rockaway Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockaway Park on the city page.
Is Waterside Children's Studio School a good school?
Waterside Children's Studio School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more 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 #27?
Besides Waterside Children's Studio School, 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.
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