- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staten Island, NY
Ps 20 Port Richmond
Federal NCES profile for Ps 20 Port Richmond, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010302107
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 20 Port Richmond earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 20 Port Richmond has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 20 Port Richmond ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ps 20 Port Richmond shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 360010302107 · Staten Island, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 8.1:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 20 Port Richmond shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 20 Port Richmond 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 277
Ps 20 Port Richmond
277 students
What this shows Ps 20 Port Richmond reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 20 Port Richmond compares
Ps 20 Port Richmond is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.1%
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 77.6%
African American 13.7%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Ps 20 Port Richmond is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 20 Port Richmond 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 20 Port Richmond'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 elementary 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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 20 Port Richmond
How many students attend Ps 20 Port Richmond?
Ps 20 Port Richmond has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 20 Port Richmond?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 20 Port Richmond is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 20 Port Richmond?
92.8% of students at Ps 20 Port Richmond are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 20 Port Richmond?
The largest demographic group at Ps 20 Port Richmond is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 20 Port Richmond?
Ps 20 Port Richmond has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 20 Port Richmond rank among elementary schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 20 Port Richmond ranks #3 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Staten Island on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ps 20 Port Richmond, 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.