Enrollment
627
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 52 John C Thompson
Federal NCES profile for Ps 52 John C Thompson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302229
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 52 John C Thompson earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 52 John C Thompson has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 52 John C Thompson ranks #8 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 52 John C Thompson compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 52 John C Thompson
Ps 52 John C Thompson is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.7% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 630 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #108.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% 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 52 John C Thompson.
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 52 John C Thompson compares
Ps 52 John C Thompson 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
White 39.2%
Asian 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Ps 52 John C Thompson is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 52 John C Thompson 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 52 John C Thompson'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 (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 52 John C Thompson
How many students attend Ps 52 John C Thompson?
Ps 52 John C Thompson has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 52 John C Thompson?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 52 John C Thompson is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 52 John C Thompson?
63.7% of students at Ps 52 John C Thompson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 52 John C Thompson?
The largest demographic group at Ps 52 John C Thompson is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 52 John C Thompson?
Ps 52 John C Thompson has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 52 John C Thompson rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 52 John C Thompson ranks #8 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 52 John C Thompson a good school?
Ps 52 John C Thompson earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 52 John C Thompson, 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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