Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 19 Curtis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 19 Curtis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 19 Curtis School's student population of 433 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Rankings
P.s. 19 Curtis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 19 Curtis School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3010 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
78%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 19 Curtis School's ranking?
P.s. 19 Curtis School is ranked #3010 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 19 Curtis School often compared to?
P.s. 19 Curtis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 21 Margaret Emery-elm Park, P.s. 18 John G Whittier by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 19 Curtis School?
433 students attend P.s. 19 Curtis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.s. 19 Curtis School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 19 Curtis School?
P.s. 19 Curtis School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 19 Curtis School offer ?
P.s. 19 Curtis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 19 Curtis School part of?
P.s. 19 Curtis School is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 19 Curtis School located?
P.s. 19 Curtis School is located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Port Richmond.
School Reviews
1 10/29/2016
The school does nothing about bullying, or general bad behavior. If a student tries to tell faculty about something another child did to them, they are called a liar, and then punished. I wish I had someplace else to send my child
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