- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010302174
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360010302174 · Staten Island, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12.9:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr 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 492
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
492 students
What this shows Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr compares
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 3,055
- 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 (~492 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.