- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
Federal NCES profile for Ps 44 Thomas C Brown, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302196
👥 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 44 Thomas C Brown earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #48 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for New York
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown has class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 44 Thomas C Brown ranks #48 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360010302196 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 13:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown 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 521
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
521 students
What this shows Ps 44 Thomas C Brown reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 44 Thomas C Brown compares
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New York - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.3%
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 50.9%
African American 37.4%
White 5.4%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Ps 44 Thomas C Brown is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 44 Thomas C Brown 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 44 Thomas C Brown'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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
How many students attend Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 44 Thomas C Brown is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
91.0% of students at Ps 44 Thomas C Brown are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
The largest demographic group at Ps 44 Thomas C Brown is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 44 Thomas C Brown?
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown 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 44 Thomas C Brown rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 44 Thomas C Brown ranks #48 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 44 Thomas C Brown, 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.