- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staten Island, NY
Is 61 William a Morris
Federal NCES profile for Is 61 William a Morris, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010301973
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 61 William a Morris earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #11 of 13
- middle schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 61 William a Morris has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 61 William a Morris ranks #11 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010301973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Is 61 William a Morris held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.3 → 82.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360010301973 · Staten Island, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 11.8:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Is 61 William a Morris held near 926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.3 → 82.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 61 William a Morris 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 871
Is 61 William a Morris
871 students
What this shows Is 61 William a Morris reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 61 William a Morris compares
Is 61 William a Morris 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.4%
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 50.1%
African American 32.0%
White 10.1%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Is 61 William a Morris is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 61 William a Morris 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 61 William a Morris'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 (~871 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 61 William a Morris
How many students attend Is 61 William a Morris?
Is 61 William a Morris has 871 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 61 William a Morris?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 61 William a Morris is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 61 William a Morris?
81.3% of students at Is 61 William a Morris are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 61 William a Morris?
The largest demographic group at Is 61 William a Morris is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 61 William a Morris?
Is 61 William a Morris has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 61 William a Morris rank among middle schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 61 William a Morris ranks #11 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 61 William a Morris, 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.