P.S. 52 John C Thompson
Tel:
(718)351-5454
- P.S. 52 John C Thompson serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 52 John C Thompson places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 52 John C Thompson's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 52 John C Thompson's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 52 John C Thompson is 0.52, which is more 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 | #1971 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 12% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 65% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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. 52 John C Thompson is South Beach Psychiatric Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Beach Psychiatric Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Beach Psychiatric Center (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island South Beach Psychiatric Center Special Education School
Grades: 6-11 | 11 students
0.5 miles
777 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718)667-2590 0.5 6-11 11 - Staten Island P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School Grades: PK-5 | 288 students
0.7 miles
50 Jefferson St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718)979-1030 0.7 PK-5 288 - Staten Island I.S. 2 George L Egbert Grades: 6-8 | 862 students
0.8 miles
333 Midland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718)987-5336 0.8 6-8 862 - Staten Island P.S. 38 George Cromwell Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.8 miles
421 Lincoln Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718)351-1225 0.8 PK-5 387 - Staten Island P.S. 46 Albert V Maniscalco Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
0.9 miles
41 Reid Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718)987-5155 0.9 PK-5 289
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Learn how various states regulate maximum class sizes.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
