Serving 634 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School's student population of 634 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 56 Louis Desario School's ranking?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School is ranked #847 out of 4,377 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
634 students attend P.s. 56 Louis Desario School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 56 Louis Desario School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 56 Louis Desario School?
P.s. 56 Louis Desario School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 School District.
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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