Enrollment
674
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins
Federal NCES profile for Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302286
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks #4 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 674 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins is leaner than roughly 90% of New York schools and 33% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.9% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 579 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #57, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (37%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% 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 69 Daniel D Tompkins.
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 69 Daniel D Tompkins compares
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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.
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
Asian 36.5%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins'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 (~674 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins
How many students attend Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
63.9% of students at Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
The largest demographic group at Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins is Asian at 36.5% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 69 Daniel D Tompkins rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins 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.
Is Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins a good school?
Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 69 Daniel D Tompkins, 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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