Enrollment
1,230
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staten Island, NY
Is 34 Tottenville
Federal NCES profile for Is 34 Tottenville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010301970
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 34 Tottenville earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #7 of 13
- middle schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 34 Tottenville has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 34 Tottenville ranks #7 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010301970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Is 34 Tottenville compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Is 34 Tottenville
Is 34 Tottenville is a large middle school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 1,230 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 93% of New York schools and 41% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,230 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 235 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Is 34 Tottenville.
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 Is 34 Tottenville compares
Is 34 Tottenville 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,230
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% 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
30.5%
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.
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
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Is 34 Tottenville is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 34 Tottenville 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 Is 34 Tottenville'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 middle 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 (~1,230 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Is 34 Tottenville
How many students attend Is 34 Tottenville?
Is 34 Tottenville has 1,230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 34 Tottenville?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 34 Tottenville is 16.6:1, which is 41% 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 Is 34 Tottenville?
35.5% of students at Is 34 Tottenville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 34 Tottenville?
The largest demographic group at Is 34 Tottenville is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 34 Tottenville?
Is 34 Tottenville has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Is 34 Tottenville rank among middle schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 34 Tottenville ranks #7 of 13 middle 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 middle schools in Staten Island on the city page.
Is Is 34 Tottenville a good school?
Is 34 Tottenville earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Is 34 Tottenville, 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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