- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 60 Alice Austen
Federal NCES profile for Ps 60 Alice Austen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302257
👥 S:T ratio 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 60 Alice Austen earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #39 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 60 Alice Austen has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 60 Alice Austen ranks #39 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ps 60 Alice Austen held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360010302257 · Staten Island, NY Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 11.7:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 60 Alice Austen held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 60 Alice Austen 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 599
Ps 60 Alice Austen
599 students
What this shows Ps 60 Alice Austen reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 60 Alice Austen compares
Ps 60 Alice Austen 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.1%
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 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Asian 22.7%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Ps 60 Alice Austen is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 60 Alice Austen 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 60 Alice Austen'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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 60 Alice Austen
How many students attend Ps 60 Alice Austen?
Ps 60 Alice Austen has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 60 Alice Austen?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 60 Alice Austen is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 60 Alice Austen?
61.1% of students at Ps 60 Alice Austen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 60 Alice Austen?
The largest demographic group at Ps 60 Alice Austen is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 60 Alice Austen?
Ps 60 Alice Austen has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 60 Alice Austen rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 60 Alice Austen ranks #39 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 60 Alice Austen, 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.