Enrollment
464
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302102
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #39 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 19 Curtis School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 19 Curtis School (the)
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 464 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 909 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #507.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% 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 19 Curtis 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 Ps 19 Curtis School (the) compares
Ps 19 Curtis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 3,750
- 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 (~464 students)
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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.
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 28/100 (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 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.
Is Ps 19 Curtis School (the) a good school?
Ps 19 Curtis School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 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.
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