Enrollment
180
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 360010306758
Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island — Staten Island, NY
Federal NCES profile for Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island reports 180 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the New York average and 75% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 67% in New York — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 180 Top 8% in New York — larger than 92% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.5% +61% vs state
NCES ID 360010306758
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 5.0%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,055
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,743
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island
How many students attend Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island?
Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island has 180 students enrolled. It is a middle school in STATEN ISLAND, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island is 12.6:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island?
90.5% of students at Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island?
The largest demographic group at Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island is African American at 40.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in STATEN ISLAND, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island?
Young Women'S Leadership of Staten Island has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.