- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010301827
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 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 22/100 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
- 22
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Michael J Petrides School (the) held near 1,429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 107.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360010301827 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,423 enr · 14.2:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Michael J Petrides School (the) held near 1,429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 107.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Michael J Petrides School (the) 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 1,423
Michael J Petrides School (the)
1,423 students
What this shows Michael J Petrides School (the) reports 1,423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael J Petrides School (the) compares
Michael J Petrides School (the) 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,055
- 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 other 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 (~1,423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,444 (2022-23) → 1,429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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 22/100 (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 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.
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.