At a glance
Reported students
464
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
PS 19 Curtis School (The): 464 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about PS 19 Curtis School (The)
PS 19 Curtis School (The) is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 464 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (74.8%) and Black (14.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking PS 19 Curtis School (The)
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.2%
- Hispanic74.8%
- Black14.2%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 1 Tottenville
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
PS 78
Elementary · Grades PK–05
454 reported students
Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
PS 55 Henry M Boehm
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
PS 44 Thomas C Brown
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Public schools near PS 19 Curtis School (The)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 20 Port Richmond Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | KG–05 | 277 | 0.5 mi |
| PS 18 John G Whittier Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 315 | 0.6 mi |
| Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 377 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 30 Westerleigh Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 689 | 0.9 mi |
| PS 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 380 | 0.9 mi |
| New World Preparatory Charter School Elementary · Charter · New World Preparatory Charter School | KG–08 | 803 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about PS 19 Curtis School (The)
What grades does PS 19 Curtis School (The) serve?
PS 19 Curtis School (The) reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend PS 19 Curtis School (The)?
PS 19 Curtis School (The) reported 464 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at PS 19 Curtis School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 464 students and 37.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is PS 19 Curtis School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
PS 19 Curtis School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of PS 19 Curtis School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is PS 19 Curtis School (The) in?
PS 19 Curtis School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near PS 19 Curtis School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 20 Port Richmond (0.5 mi), PS 18 John G Whittier (0.6 mi), Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.