Enrollment
452
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
Federal NCES profile for Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010306546
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership ranks #18 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010306546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 92% of New York schools and 36% 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 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 814 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #666, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% 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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership.
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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership compares
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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 74.8%
Asian 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar 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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership'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 other 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
How many students attend Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
25.9% of students at Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
The largest demographic group at Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership?
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership 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.
Is Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership a good school?
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. 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 Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership, 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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