- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
Federal NCES profile for Ps 55 Henry M Boehm, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302239
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools.
- #4 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 55 Henry M Boehm ranks #4 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360010302239 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 10:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm 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 512
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
512 students
What this shows Ps 55 Henry M Boehm reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 55 Henry M Boehm compares
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 55 Henry M Boehm Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 55 Henry M Boehm'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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 55 Henry M Boehm
How many students attend Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
36.3% of students at Ps 55 Henry M Boehm are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
The largest demographic group at Ps 55 Henry M Boehm is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 55 Henry M Boehm?
Ps 55 Henry M Boehm has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 55 Henry M Boehm rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 55 Henry M Boehm ranks #4 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 55 Henry M Boehm, 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.