Enrollment
668
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302051
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #4 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) ranks #4 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 664 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #261.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) compares
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.4%
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.
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
White 68.7%
Asian 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Higher 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa 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 (~668 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)
How many students attend Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)?
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)?
29.4% of students at Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the)?
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) ranks #4 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) a good school?
Ps 3 Margaret Gioiosa School (the) earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 3 Margaret Gioiosa 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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