- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staten Island, NY
Is 72 Rocco Laurie
Federal NCES profile for Is 72 Rocco Laurie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010301974
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 72 Rocco Laurie earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #11 of 13
- middle schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 72 Rocco Laurie has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 72 Rocco Laurie ranks #11 of 13 middle schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010301974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Is 72 Rocco Laurie held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.1 → 121.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360010301974 · Staten Island, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,532 enr · 13:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Is 72 Rocco Laurie held near 1,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.1 → 121.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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
Is 72 Rocco Laurie
1,532 students
What this shows Is 72 Rocco Laurie reports 1,532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 72 Rocco Laurie compares
Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,532 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,532
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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 34.8%
Asian 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Is 72 Rocco Laurie is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 72 Rocco Laurie'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 (~1,532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 72 Rocco Laurie
How many students attend Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
Is 72 Rocco Laurie has 1,532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,449 (2022-23) → 1,458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 72 Rocco Laurie is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
59.9% of students at Is 72 Rocco Laurie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
The largest demographic group at Is 72 Rocco Laurie is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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 72 Rocco Laurie rank among middle schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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 72 Rocco Laurie, 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.