- Enrollment
- 3,750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Ps 78
Federal NCES profile for Ps 78, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010306362
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 78 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #36 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 78 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 78 ranks #36 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010306362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Ps 78 shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 360010306362 · Staten Island, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 10.6:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Tottenville High School (3,750 students)
Ps 78 shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE held 43.1 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 78 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 454
Ps 78
454 students
What this shows Ps 78 reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 78 compares
Ps 78 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
93.8%
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
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
African American 41.0%
White 4.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Ps 78 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 78 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 78'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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 78
How many students attend Ps 78?
Ps 78 has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 78?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 78 is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 78?
95.4% of students at Ps 78 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 78?
The largest demographic group at Ps 78 is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 78?
Ps 78 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 78 rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 78 ranks #36 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 78, 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.