- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staten Island, NY
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010302159
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360010302159 · Staten Island, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 35 Clove Valley 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 367
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)
367 students
What this shows Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) compares
Ps 35 Clove Valley 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 17.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 35 Clove Valley 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 | Lower 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 35 Clove Valley 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 elementary 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)
How many students attend Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)?
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)?
32.1% of students at Ps 35 Clove Valley 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 35 Clove Valley School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the)?
Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 35 Clove Valley School (the) rank among elementary schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 35 Clove Valley School (the) ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ps 35 Clove Valley 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.