- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 50 Frank Hankinson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302220
👥 S:T ratio 32
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #24 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for New York
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson has class sizes larger than 94% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 50 Frank Hankinson ranks #24 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360010302220 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 17:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson 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 750
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson
750 students
What this shows Ps 50 Frank Hankinson reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 50 Frank Hankinson compares
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in New York - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
White 45.7%
Asian 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Ps 50 Frank Hankinson is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 50 Frank Hankinson 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 | Similar economic need | Lower 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 50 Frank Hankinson'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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 50 Frank Hankinson
How many students attend Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 50 Frank Hankinson is 17:1, which is 44% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
46.8% of students at Ps 50 Frank Hankinson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 50 Frank Hankinson is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 50 Frank Hankinson?
Ps 50 Frank Hankinson has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 50 Frank Hankinson rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 50 Frank Hankinson ranks #24 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 50 Frank Hankinson, 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.