P.S. 32 Gifford School
P.S. 32 Gifford School serves 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 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% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 32 Gifford School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 32 Gifford School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1501 out of 4228 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
15%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
76%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 7/28/2021
It''s an excellent school if your child wants to work hard and listen. Caring teachers and faculty.
1 7/5/2020
The teachers at PS32 are outstanding. Very wonderful staff. However, the principal is awful.
5 2/6/2017
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...
2 3/5/2015
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.
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