Enrollment
317
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staten Island, NY
Ps 5 Huguenot
Federal NCES profile for Ps 5 Huguenot, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360010302055
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 5 Huguenot earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 5 Huguenot has class sizes larger than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 5 Huguenot ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 5 Huguenot compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 5 Huguenot
Ps 5 Huguenot is a mid-sized elementary school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 87% of New York schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 571 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #31 also operates Tottenville High School (3,750 students) and New Dorp High School (3,055 students) alongside Ps 5 Huguenot.
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 5 Huguenot compares
Ps 5 Huguenot 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in New York - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Ps 5 Huguenot is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 5 Huguenot Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 5 Huguenot'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 (~317 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 5 Huguenot
How many students attend Ps 5 Huguenot?
Ps 5 Huguenot has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 5 Huguenot?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 5 Huguenot is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 5 Huguenot?
25.8% of students at Ps 5 Huguenot are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 5 Huguenot?
The largest demographic group at Ps 5 Huguenot is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 5 Huguenot?
Ps 5 Huguenot has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 5 Huguenot rank among elementary schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 5 Huguenot ranks #2 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 5 Huguenot a good school?
Ps 5 Huguenot earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 5 Huguenot, 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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