Enrollment
277
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010302107
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 20 Port Richmond compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 20 Port Richmond
Ps 20 Port Richmond is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 277 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Ps 20 Port Richmond is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.8% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #157.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.1% 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 20 Port Richmond.
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 20 Port Richmond compares
Ps 20 Port Richmond 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 3,750
- 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 elementary 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 (~277 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Ps 20 Port Richmond a good school?
Ps 20 Port Richmond earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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