- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010303394
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) ranks #18 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010303394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360010303394 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 14.3:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) 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 644
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)
644 students
What this shows Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) compares
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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 66.0%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)'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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)
How many students attend Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)?
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)?
34.4% of students at Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the)?
Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 56 Louis Desario School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 56 Louis Desario School (the) ranks #18 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 56 Louis Desario School (the), 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.