- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
Federal NCES profile for Ps 36 Margaret Douglas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008102164
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #79 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 36 Margaret Douglas ranks #79 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008102164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360008102164 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 9.7:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 272
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
272 students
What this shows Ps 36 Margaret Douglas reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 36 Margaret Douglas compares
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 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
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% 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
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 34.2%
Asian 4.0%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Ps 36 Margaret Douglas is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 36 Margaret Douglas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 36 Margaret Douglas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 36 Margaret Douglas
How many students attend Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 36 Margaret Douglas is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 36 Margaret Douglas?
91.8% of students at Ps 36 Margaret Douglas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
The largest demographic group at Ps 36 Margaret Douglas is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 36 Margaret Douglas?
Ps 36 Margaret Douglas has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 36 Margaret Douglas rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 36 Margaret Douglas ranks #79 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 5?
Besides Ps 36 Margaret Douglas, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.