- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 42 Eltingville
Federal NCES profile for Ps 42 Eltingville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302189
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 42 Eltingville earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #15 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 42 Eltingville 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 42 Eltingville ranks #15 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ps 42 Eltingville held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 360010302189 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 42 Eltingville held near 1,002 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.9 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 42 Eltingville 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 995
Ps 42 Eltingville
995 students
What this shows Ps 42 Eltingville reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 42 Eltingville compares
Ps 42 Eltingville 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
25.7%
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 58.2%
Asian 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Ps 42 Eltingville is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 42 Eltingville 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 42 Eltingville'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 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 (~995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 42 Eltingville
How many students attend Ps 42 Eltingville?
Ps 42 Eltingville has 995 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Eltingville?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Eltingville is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 42 Eltingville?
39.6% of students at Ps 42 Eltingville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 42 Eltingville?
The largest demographic group at Ps 42 Eltingville is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 42 Eltingville?
Ps 42 Eltingville has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 42 Eltingville rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Eltingville ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #31?
Besides Ps 42 Eltingville, 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.