Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 1 Tottenville ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 1 Tottenville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 1 Tottenville's student population of 398 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ps 1 Tottenville ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 1 Tottenville is 0.46, 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
#1405 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps 1 Tottenville and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps 1 Tottenville and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/56000/56341/ps-1-tottenville-chart-Dyek3Y.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
23%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ps 1 Tottenville and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ps 1 Tottenville and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/56000/56341/ps-1-tottenville-chart-MfPuNR.png)
Black
1%
16%
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White
70%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/56000/56341/ps-1-tottenville-chart-blZ06dA.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Ps 1 Tottenville and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ps 1 Tottenville and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/56000/56341/ps-1-tottenville-chart-s4RhZR.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 1 Tottenville's ranking?
Ps 1 Tottenville is ranked #1405 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 1 Tottenville often compared to?
Ps 1 Tottenvilleis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 6 Corporal Allan F Kivlehan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 1 Tottenville?
398 students attend Ps 1 Tottenville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ps 1 Tottenville students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 1 Tottenville?
Ps 1 Tottenville has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 1 Tottenville offer ?
Ps 1 Tottenville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 1 Tottenville part of?
Ps 1 Tottenville is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 1 Tottenville located?
Ps 1 Tottenville is located in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Tottenville.
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