Serving 674 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 69 Daniel D Tompkins serves a 0.7 square mile attendance zone in Staten Island, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point in the zone is approximately 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins's student population of 674 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is 0.69, 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
#2596 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Dolphin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins's ranking?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is ranked #2596 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins often compared to?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkinsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 60 Alice Austen, Space Shuttle Columbia School, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
674 students attend P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins offer ?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins part of?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins located?
P.s. 69 Daniel D Tompkins is located in the New Springville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in New Springville.
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