Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 56 Louis Desario School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 56 Louis Desario School serves an attendance zone of approximately 1.6 square miles in Staten Island, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 1.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School's student population of 644 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 56 Louis Desario School is 0.52, 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
#681 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
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)26.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 56 Louis Desario School's ranking?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School is ranked #681 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 56 Louis Desario School often compared to?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 3 Margaret Gioiosa School, Kathleen Grimm School For Leadership by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 56 Louis Desario School?
644 students attend P.s. 56 Louis Desario School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 56 Louis Desario School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Louis Desario School?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 56 Louis Desario School offer ?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 56 Louis Desario School part of?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 56 Louis Desario School located?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School is located in the Rossville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Rossville.
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