- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 19 Curtis School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 19 Curtis School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302102
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #39 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 19 Curtis School (the) ranks #39 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360010302102 · Staten Island, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 11.3:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 19 Curtis 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 464
Ps 19 Curtis School (the)
464 students
What this shows Ps 19 Curtis School (the) reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 19 Curtis School (the) compares
Ps 19 Curtis 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.6%
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
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
African American 14.2%
White 5.2%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Ps 19 Curtis School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 19 Curtis School (the) 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 19 Curtis 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 19 Curtis School (the)
How many students attend Ps 19 Curtis School (the)?
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 19 Curtis School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 19 Curtis School (the) is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 19 Curtis School (the)?
87.4% of students at Ps 19 Curtis School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 19 Curtis School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 19 Curtis School (the) is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 19 Curtis School (the)?
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Ps 19 Curtis School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 19 Curtis School (the) ranks #39 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 Ps 19 Curtis 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.