P.S. 23 Richmondtown
Tel:
(718)351-1155
- P.S. 23 Richmondtown serves 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- P.S. 23 Richmondtown's student population of 528 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 528 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 23 Richmondtown's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 23 Richmondtown is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1296 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 23 Richmondtown is Staten Island Technical High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is P.S. 37 (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson Grades: PK-5 | 792 students
0.8 miles
200 Adelaide Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718)987-0396 0.8 PK-5 792 - Staten Island Staten Island Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 1313 students
0.9 miles
485 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718)667-3222 0.9 9-12 1313 - Staten Island Stephanie A Vierno School Grades: PK-5 | 700 students
1.2 miles
216 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718)351-6777 1.2 PK-5 700 - Staten Island Barbara Esselborn School Grades: PK-5 | 812 students
1.3 miles
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718)987-8020 1.3 PK-5 812
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