Enrollment
492
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staten Island, NY
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
Federal NCES profile for Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010302174
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 492 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.
Among 781 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #565, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% 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 39 Francis J Murphy Jr.
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 39 Francis J Murphy Jr compares
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Asian 25.0%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr'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 elementary 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
How many students attend Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?
91.3% of students at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?
The largest demographic group at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 39 Francis J Murphy Jr rank among elementary schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr ranks #6 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.
Is Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr a good school?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. 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 39 Francis J Murphy Jr, 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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