- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Barbara Esselborn School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Esselborn School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302233
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Esselborn School (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Esselborn School (the) has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Esselborn School (the) ranks #18 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Barbara Esselborn School (the) held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 360010302233 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 16.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Barbara Esselborn School (the) held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Barbara Esselborn School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tottenville Hi
Tottenville High School
3,750 students
- New Dorp High
New Dorp High School
3,055 students
- Susan E Wagner
Susan E Wagner High School
2,743 students
- Curtis High Sc
Curtis High School
2,439 students
- Port Richmond
Port Richmond High School
1,696 students
- This school 806
Barbara Esselborn School (the)
806 students
What this shows Barbara Esselborn School (the) reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Esselborn School (the) compares
Barbara Esselborn School (the) 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
White 49.9%
Asian 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Barbara Esselborn School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Barbara Esselborn School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Esselborn School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Esselborn School (the)
How many students attend Barbara Esselborn School (the)?
Barbara Esselborn School (the) has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Esselborn School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Esselborn School (the) is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Esselborn School (the)?
45.1% of students at Barbara Esselborn School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Esselborn School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Esselborn School (the) is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Esselborn School (the)?
Barbara Esselborn School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Barbara Esselborn School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Esselborn School (the) ranks #18 of 56 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 schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Barbara Esselborn School (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.