Enrollment
354
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 38 George Cromwell
Federal NCES profile for Ps 38 George Cromwell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302171
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 38 George Cromwell earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #28 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 38 George Cromwell has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 George Cromwell ranks #28 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 38 George Cromwell compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 38 George Cromwell
Ps 38 George Cromwell is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 354 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 666 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #270.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% 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 38 George Cromwell.
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 38 George Cromwell compares
Ps 38 George Cromwell 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
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 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Asian 30.2%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Ps 38 George Cromwell is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 38 George Cromwell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 38 George Cromwell'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 (~354 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 38 George Cromwell
How many students attend Ps 38 George Cromwell?
Ps 38 George Cromwell has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 George Cromwell?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 38 George Cromwell is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 38 George Cromwell?
71.8% of students at Ps 38 George Cromwell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 38 George Cromwell?
The largest demographic group at Ps 38 George Cromwell is White at 32.5% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 38 George Cromwell?
Ps 38 George Cromwell has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 38 George Cromwell rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 38 George Cromwell ranks #28 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 38 George Cromwell a good school?
Ps 38 George Cromwell earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 38 George Cromwell, 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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