P.S. 32 Gifford School
- P.S. 32 Gifford School serves 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 59% (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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- P.S. 32 Gifford School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57%.
School Overview
- P.S. 32 Gifford School's student population of 675 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 32 Gifford School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 32 Gifford School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1615 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 76% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to P.S. 32 Gifford School is P.S. 37 (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
0.5 miles
112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718)356-2800 0.5 PK-5 602 - Staten Island I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes Grades: 6-8 | 1264 students
0.8 miles
225 Cleveland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718)982-4700 0.8 6-8 1264 - Staten Island P.S. 42 Eltingville Grades: PK-5 | 1036 students
0.8 miles
380 Genesee Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718)984-3800 0.8 PK-5 1036 - Staten Island Barbara Esselborn School Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
0.9 miles
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718)987-8020 0.9 PK-5 830
School Reviews
| 5 I attended the school when it first opened I had Mrs. Coppola for 3rd and 4th grade she was an amazing teacher. It's a great School I have nothing but the fondest memories... - Posted by Student/Alumni - Tony Supino |
| 2 This school has many wonderful caring teachers. The administration and leadership are poor role models for the children. Bullying policies not enforced. Very little involvement from the Principal. - Posted by Parent - Vfada |
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