Enrollment
866
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole
Federal NCES profile for Ps 36 J C Drumgoole, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302165
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole 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 36 J C Drumgoole ranks #18 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 36 J C Drumgoole compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 36 J C Drumgoole
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is a large combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 866 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 36% 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 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 866 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #289.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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 36 J C Drumgoole.
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 36 J C Drumgoole compares
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
27.5%
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 62.9%
Asian 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 36 J C Drumgoole 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 | 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 36 J C Drumgoole'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 (~866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 36 J C Drumgoole
How many students attend Ps 36 J C Drumgoole?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 36 J C Drumgoole?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 36 J C Drumgoole 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 36 J C Drumgoole?
39.2% of students at Ps 36 J C Drumgoole are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 36 J C Drumgoole?
The largest demographic group at Ps 36 J C Drumgoole is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 36 J C Drumgoole?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 36 J C Drumgoole rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 36 J C Drumgoole ranks #18 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 36 J C Drumgoole a good school?
Ps 36 J C Drumgoole earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 36 J C Drumgoole, 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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