Enrollment
165
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staten Island, NY
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010306757
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010306757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+250% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 165 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.3:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 250% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 95.3% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 165 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the).
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 Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) compares
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) 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 | 41.3:1 | ▲ 250% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
41.3:1
students per teacher
- 250% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 52.7%
African American 35.8%
White 4.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary 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 (~165 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)
How many students attend Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)?
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) is 41.3:1, which is 250% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 163% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)?
95.3% of students at Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, 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 Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the)?
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) rank among elementary schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Staten Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Staten Island on the city page.
Is Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) a good school?
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the) earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 #31?
Besides Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (the), New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students), New Dorp High School (3,055 students), and Susan E Wagner High School (2,743 students). See the New York City Geographic District #31 district page for the complete list.
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