- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306106
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Waterside Children's Studio School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360012306106 · Rockaway Park, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 11.1:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Waterside Children's Studio School shrank from 444 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Waterside Children's Studio School 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 432
Waterside Children's Studio School
432 students
What this shows Waterside Children's Studio School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterside Children's Studio School compares
Waterside Children's Studio School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 25.
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.