- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockaway Park, NY
Waterside School for Leadership
Federal NCES profile for Waterside School for Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012306127
👥 S:T ratio 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterside School for Leadership earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Rockaway Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for New York
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waterside School for Leadership has class sizes smaller than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterside School for Leadership ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Rockaway Park, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Waterside School for Leadership held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 360012306127 · Rockaway Park, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 7:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Waterside School for Leadership held near 167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Waterside School for Leadership 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 148
Waterside School for Leadership
148 students
What this shows Waterside School for Leadership reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterside School for Leadership compares
Waterside School for Leadership 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in New York - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.2%
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
African American 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 4.7%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Waterside School for Leadership is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Waterside School for Leadership 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterside School for Leadership'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 middle 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterside School for Leadership
How many students attend Waterside School for Leadership?
Waterside School for Leadership has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockaway Park, NY. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterside School for Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterside School for Leadership is 7:1, which is 41% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 55% 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 School for Leadership?
76.6% of students at Waterside School for Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterside School for Leadership?
The largest demographic group at Waterside School for Leadership is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Rockaway Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterside School for Leadership?
Waterside School for Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Waterside School for Leadership rank among public schools in Rockaway Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterside School for Leadership ranks #4 of 9 public 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 public schools in Rockaway Park on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Waterside School for Leadership, 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.