Enrollment
315
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 18 John G Whittier
Federal NCES profile for Ps 18 John G Whittier, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302097
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 18 John G Whittier earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools.
- #28 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 18 John G Whittier has class sizes smaller than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 John G Whittier ranks #28 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 18 John G Whittier compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 18 John G Whittier
Ps 18 John G Whittier is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.8% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 681 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #238.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.8% 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 Ps 18 John G Whittier.
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 Ps 18 John G Whittier compares
Ps 18 John G Whittier 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 21% in New York - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.8%
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 52.7%
African American 37.5%
White 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Ps 18 John G Whittier is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 18 John G Whittier 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 18 John G Whittier'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 (~315 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 18 John G Whittier
How many students attend Ps 18 John G Whittier?
Ps 18 John G Whittier has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 John G Whittier?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 18 John G Whittier is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 18 John G Whittier?
91.8% of students at Ps 18 John G Whittier are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 18 John G Whittier?
The largest demographic group at Ps 18 John G Whittier is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 18 John G Whittier?
Ps 18 John G Whittier has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ps 18 John G Whittier rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 18 John G Whittier ranks #28 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 Ps 18 John G Whittier a good school?
Ps 18 John G Whittier earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Ps 18 John G Whittier, 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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