- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Far Rockaway, NY
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wave Preparatory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012306360
👥 S:T ratio 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wave Preparatory Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wave Preparatory Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012306360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Wave Preparatory Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 360012306360 · Far Rockaway, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 16.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Wave Preparatory Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wave Preparatory Elementary 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 484
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Wave Preparatory Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wave Preparatory Elementary School compares
Wave Preparatory Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
African American 32.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Wave Preparatory Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Wave Preparatory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wave Preparatory Elementary 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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wave Preparatory Elementary School
How many students attend Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wave Preparatory Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
81.6% of students at Wave Preparatory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wave Preparatory Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
Wave Preparatory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Wave Preparatory Elementary School rank among schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Wave Preparatory Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Wave Preparatory Elementary 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.