Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 5 Huguenot ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 5 Huguenot serves an attendance zone of approximately 1.7 square miles in Staten Island, NY, with most areas being within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 1.3 miles away, while the average distance from the school to the zone's edge is around 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 5 Huguenot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 5 Huguenot's student population of 317 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 5 Huguenot ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 5 Huguenot is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
White
80%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 5 Huguenot's ranking?
P.s. 5 Huguenot is ranked #32 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 5 Huguenot often compared to?
P.s. 5 Huguenotis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 30 Westerleigh, P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 5 Huguenot?
317 students attend P.s. 5 Huguenot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of P.s. 5 Huguenot students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 5 Huguenot?
P.s. 5 Huguenot has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 5 Huguenot offer ?
P.s. 5 Huguenot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 5 Huguenot part of?
P.s. 5 Huguenot is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 5 Huguenot located?
P.s. 5 Huguenot is located in the Princes Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Princes Bay.
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