Enrollment
540
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School
Federal NCES profile for Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010304816
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #51 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School ranks #51 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010304816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 540 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 540 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 860 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #803, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% 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 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School.
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 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School compares
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School 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 | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School'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 (~540 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School
How many students attend Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School?
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School?
39.9% of students at Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School?
The largest demographic group at Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School?
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School ranks #51 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 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School a good school?
Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School, 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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