At a glance
Reported students
503
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
484
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy: 503 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Amsterdam. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Amsterdam City School District. NCES reports 503 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.4%) and White (23.7%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.7%
- Hispanic62.4%
- Black7.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amsterdam City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
William B Tecler Arts in Education
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication
Elementary · Grades PK–05
446 reported students
William H Barkley Microsociety
Elementary · Grades PK–05
285 reported students
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
772 reported students
Amsterdam High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,192 reported students
Public schools near Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William H Barkley Microsociety Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 285 | 1.2 mi |
| William B Tecler Arts in Education Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 465 | 1.6 mi |
| Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication Elementary · Amsterdam City School District | PK–05 | 446 | 1.7 mi |
| Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School Elementary · Broadalbin-Perth Central School District | PK–06 | 879 | 4.8 mi |
| Fonda-Fultonville K-4 School Elementary · Fonda-Fultonville Central School District | PK–04 | 511 | 8.6 mi |
| Joseph Henry Elementary School Elementary · Galway Central School District | PK–05 | 413 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy
What grades does Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy serve?
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Amsterdam City School District.
How many students attend Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy reported 503 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 479 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 503 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amsterdam City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy in?
Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy is part of Amsterdam City School District, based in Amsterdam, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Raphael J McNulty Academy for Intern Studies & Literacy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William H Barkley Microsociety (1.2 mi), William B Tecler Arts in Education (1.6 mi), Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communication (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.