Enrollment
688
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Staten Island, NY
Stephanie a Vierno School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Stephanie a Vierno School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010302186
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #44 of 56
- schools in Staten Island · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephanie a Vierno School (the) ranks #44 of 56 schools in Staten Island, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #31 · New York
NCES ID 360010302186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephanie a Vierno School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stephanie a Vierno School (the)
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Staten Island, New York, enrolling 688 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.3:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 30% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 688 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 687 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #358.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% 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 Stephanie a Vierno School (the).
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 Stephanie a Vierno School (the) compares
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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 37.1%
Asian 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Stephanie a Vierno School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Stephanie a Vierno School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Dorp High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan E Wagner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Richmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephanie a Vierno School (the)'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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stephanie a Vierno School (the)
How many students attend Stephanie a Vierno School (the)?
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Staten Island, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephanie a Vierno School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephanie a Vierno School (the) is 15.3:1, which is 30% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephanie a Vierno School (the)?
72.1% of students at Stephanie a Vierno School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephanie a Vierno School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Stephanie a Vierno School (the) is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Staten Island, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephanie a Vierno School (the)?
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Stephanie a Vierno School (the) rank among schools in Staten Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephanie a Vierno School (the) ranks #44 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 Stephanie a Vierno School (the) a good school?
Stephanie a Vierno School (the) earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Stephanie a Vierno 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.
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