Enrollment
521
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302196
👥 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 44 Thomas C Brown earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of New York schools.
- #48 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 44 Thomas C Brown compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 44 Thomas C Brown
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 763 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #542, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.3% 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 44 Thomas C Brown.
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 44 Thomas C Brown compares
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 3,750
- 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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Ps 44 Thomas C Brown a good school?
Ps 44 Thomas C Brown earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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