- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 23 Richmondtown
Federal NCES profile for Ps 23 Richmondtown, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302118
👥 S:T ratio 39
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 23 Richmondtown earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #7 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 23 Richmondtown has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 23 Richmondtown ranks #7 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 23 Richmondtown held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360010302118 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 23 Richmondtown held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 23 Richmondtown 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 608
Ps 23 Richmondtown
608 students
What this shows Ps 23 Richmondtown reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 23 Richmondtown compares
Ps 23 Richmondtown 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
White 58.1%
Asian 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Ps 23 Richmondtown is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 23 Richmondtown Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 23 Richmondtown'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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 23 Richmondtown
How many students attend Ps 23 Richmondtown?
Ps 23 Richmondtown has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 23 Richmondtown?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 23 Richmondtown is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 23 Richmondtown?
37.1% of students at Ps 23 Richmondtown are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 23 Richmondtown?
The largest demographic group at Ps 23 Richmondtown is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 23 Richmondtown?
Ps 23 Richmondtown has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 23 Richmondtown rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 23 Richmondtown ranks #7 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 23 Richmondtown, 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.