- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staten Island, NY
Is 51 Edwin Markham
Federal NCES profile for Is 51 Edwin Markham, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010302057
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 51 Edwin Markham earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #9 of 13
- middle schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 51 Edwin Markham has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 51 Edwin Markham ranks #9 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Is 51 Edwin Markham shrank from 1,205 students in 2022-23 to 1,104 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 93.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 360010302057 · Staten Island, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 10.9:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Is 51 Edwin Markham shrank from 1,205 students in 2022-23 to 1,104 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 93.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 51 Edwin Markham 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 1,072
Is 51 Edwin Markham
1,072 students
What this shows Is 51 Edwin Markham reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 51 Edwin Markham compares
Is 51 Edwin Markham is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in New York - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.9%
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
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 18.4%
White 17.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Is 51 Edwin Markham is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 51 Edwin Markham Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 51 Edwin Markham'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 middle 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 (~1,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 51 Edwin Markham
How many students attend Is 51 Edwin Markham?
Is 51 Edwin Markham has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,205 (2022-23) → 1,104 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 51 Edwin Markham?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 51 Edwin Markham is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 51 Edwin Markham?
75.0% of students at Is 51 Edwin Markham are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 51 Edwin Markham?
The largest demographic group at Is 51 Edwin Markham is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 51 Edwin Markham?
Is 51 Edwin Markham has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Is 51 Edwin Markham rank among middle schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 51 Edwin Markham ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Is 51 Edwin Markham, 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.