Enrollment
1,423
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Michael J Petrides School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Michael J Petrides School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010301827
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael J Petrides School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #53 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael J Petrides School (the) has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael J Petrides School (the) ranks #53 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010301827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael J Petrides School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael J Petrides School (the)
Michael J Petrides School (the) is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 1,423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,423 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.7% 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 Michael J Petrides School (the).
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 Michael J Petrides School (the) compares
Michael J Petrides School (the) 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,423 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,423
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.7%
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
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 27.5%
African American 20.8%
Asian 12.3%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Michael J Petrides School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Michael J Petrides School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael J Petrides School (the)'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 (~1,423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Michael J Petrides School (the)
How many students attend Michael J Petrides School (the)?
Michael J Petrides School (the) has 1,423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael J Petrides School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael J Petrides School (the) is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael J Petrides School (the)?
55.2% of students at Michael J Petrides School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael J Petrides School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Michael J Petrides School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael J Petrides School (the)?
Michael J Petrides School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Michael J Petrides School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael J Petrides School (the) ranks #53 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 Michael J Petrides School (the) a good school?
Michael J Petrides School (the) earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Michael J Petrides School (the), 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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