- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 26 Carteret School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 26 Carteret School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302127
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 26 Carteret School (the) earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 26 Carteret 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 26 Carteret School (the) ranks #3 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ps 26 Carteret School (the) held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 360010302127 · Staten Island, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 10.5:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 26 Carteret School (the) held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 26 Carteret 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 272
Ps 26 Carteret School (the)
272 students
What this shows Ps 26 Carteret School (the) reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 26 Carteret School (the) compares
Ps 26 Carteret 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 8% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Asian 23.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Ps 26 Carteret School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 26 Carteret School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 26 Carteret 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 26 Carteret School (the)
How many students attend Ps 26 Carteret School (the)?
Ps 26 Carteret School (the) has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 26 Carteret School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 26 Carteret School (the) is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 26 Carteret School (the)?
51.5% of students at Ps 26 Carteret 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 26 Carteret School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 26 Carteret School (the) is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 26 Carteret School (the)?
Ps 26 Carteret School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 26 Carteret School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 26 Carteret School (the) ranks #3 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 26 Carteret 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.