- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 32 Gifford School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 32 Gifford School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302149
👥 S:T ratio 23
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 32 Gifford School (the) earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #56 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 32 Gifford School (the) has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 32 Gifford School (the) ranks #56 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 32 Gifford School (the) held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360010302149 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
694 enr · 19.3:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 32 Gifford School (the) held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 32 Gifford 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 694
Ps 32 Gifford School (the)
694 students
What this shows Ps 32 Gifford School (the) reports 694 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 32 Gifford School (the) compares
Ps 32 Gifford 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 694 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
694
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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 51.6%
Asian 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Ps 32 Gifford School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 32 Gifford School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 32 Gifford 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 (~694 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 32 Gifford School (the)
How many students attend Ps 32 Gifford School (the)?
Ps 32 Gifford School (the) has 694 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 32 Gifford School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 32 Gifford School (the) is 19.3:1, which is 64% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 32 Gifford School (the)?
39.7% of students at Ps 32 Gifford 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 32 Gifford School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 32 Gifford School (the) is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 32 Gifford School (the)?
Ps 32 Gifford School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 32 Gifford School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 32 Gifford School (the) ranks #56 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 32 Gifford 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.